Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread

Updated at: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:14:28 GMT

Step 1

To make the dough, combine the warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl and let sit until bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the bread flour, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt together in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture.

Step 2

Stir together, then knead until the dough is smooth and elastic (using the dough hook of a stand mixer or your hands), about 8 minutes. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Punch down the dough, transfer to a work surface, and knead a few times. Cut in half and gently shape into two 3x6-inch loaves (do not overwork the dough). Place the loaves 3 inches apart on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until puffy, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the coating. Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small baking dish. Whisk the melted butter and corn syrup in another small baking dish.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 9x5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Slice 4 deep slashes across the top of each loaf (the loaves will look deflated). Dip each loaf in the butter-corn syrup mixture, turning to cover, then coat with the cinnamon sugar, making sure to get the sugar in the crevices.

Step 6

Place the loaves in the prepared pans. Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar. Bake until light brown and the dough springs back when poked, 25 to 30 minutes. Lift the bread out of the loaf pans using the parchment overhang and transfer it to a rack. Let cool on the paper for about 15 minutes.

Step 7

To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, salt, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of milk in a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add more milk, if needed, to adjust the consistency. Drizzle over the warm bread or serve alongside for dipping.

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