Dollywood Cinnamon Bread
Dollywood’s Cinnamon Bread is a warm, sweet bread layered with cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious vanilla icing. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the iconic theme park treat to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients for the bread in a bowl.
- Combine milk, butter, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Mix cinnamon filling ingredients in a small bowl.
- Layer half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half the filling, and repeat. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Substitute flour with gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option.
- Use almond milk and flax egg for a vegan version.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://grammyrecipes.com/dollywood-cinnamon-bread/