Sugar Plum Pull Cinnamon Apart Bread Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) with active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt.

Combine Ingredients

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Prepare Filling

In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and chopped sugar plums. Set aside.

Prepare Butter

In a small bowl, soften the unsalted butter (1 tablespoon) to spreadable consistency.

Shape the Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread Butter and Filling

Spread the softened butter over the dough and then sprinkle the filling evenly across the surface.

Cut and Stack

Cut the dough into strips (about 2 inches wide) and stack them on top of each other. Then cut the stacked strips into squares.

Arrange in Pan

Grease a loaf pan and arrange the squares vertically, layering them as you go.

Second Rise

Cover the loaf pan with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Prepare Glaze

In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Glaze the Bread

Once the bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.