Pecan Pull Apart Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Heat the Milk and Butter
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Allow to cool slightly until warm, but not hot.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Filling Mixture
In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 7
Melt the Butter
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave or small saucepan and set aside.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- 9
- 10
Cut and Stack the Dough
Cut the dough into strips, then stack the strips on top of each other and cut them into squares.
- 11
Arrange in the Pan
Place the dough squares in a greased bundt pan, layering them as you go.
- 12
Second Rise
Cover the bundt pan with a cloth and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 13
Bake the Pull Apart
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pull apart bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Topping Preparation
- 14
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 15
Glaze the Pull Apart
Once the pull apart bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.