Description
Dollywood’s legendary cinnamon bread weaves magic through sweet, buttery layers of pure Southern comfort. Warm, generously glazed slices promise a delightful journey into nostalgic mountain bakery bliss you’ll savor with every heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Bread Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (175°C) and coating a loaf pan with a light grease layer for seamless bread release.
- Create a dry foundation by whisking flour, granulated sweetener, rising agent, and mineral seasoning in a mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Craft a liquid mixture by blending dairy, liquefied butter, egg protein, and aromatic extract in a separate container, ensuring smooth incorporation.
- Gently unite the liquid and dry components, stirring minimally to prevent dense texture, maintaining a slightly lumpy consistency.
- Develop a rich swirl mixture by combining caramel-toned sugar and ground cinnamon bark in a small receptacle.
- Layer the bread batter strategically: pour initial half into prepared pan, generously dust with half the cinnamon-sugar blend, then add remaining batter and top with remaining spice mixture.
- Create intricate marbling by carefully dragging a knife through the batter, generating beautiful swirled patterns throughout the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a testing implement emerges clean and the surface achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- While bread cools, whip together powdered confectioner’s sweetener, liquid dairy, and vanilla essence to create a silky, drizzle-perfect icing.
- Once bread reaches ambient temperature, cascade the glossy icing across the surface, allowing it to cascade dramatically before serving.
Notes
- Swirl technique matters for an even distribution of cinnamon-sugar, creating beautiful marbled layers throughout the bread.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture in the final bake.
- Consider substituting gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the rich, sweet flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg