Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing 

Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing 🍞✨

Bring the iconic taste of Dollywood’s famous cinnamon bread to your kitchen with this soft, buttery, cinnamon-swirled loaf topped with sweet vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

(Makes 1 loaf)

For the Bread:

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast

• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)

• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg, room temperature

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened

For the Vanilla Icing:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp milk (or heavy cream)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

3. Knead by hand (10 mins) or with a stand mixer (5 mins) until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.

2. Assemble the Swirl:

1. Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface.

2. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.

3. Mix brown sugar + cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter.

4. Tightly roll into a log, pinch the seam, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.

3. Second Rise & Bake:

1. Cover and let rise 30–45 mins until puffy.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Bake 30–35 mins until golden brown (cover with foil if browning too fast).

4. Make the Icing & Serve:

1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Drizzle over warm bread.

3. Slice and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips:

✅ For extra gooeyness, add 2 tbsp corn syrup to the cinnamon filling.
✅ No yeast? Use this quick cinnamon bread hack (baking powder version).
✅ Storage: Keep wrapped at room temp for 2 days or freeze (un-iced) for up to 1 month.

This bread tastes just like the warm, buttery treat from Dollywood—best served with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa! ☕😋

Want it extra decadent? Toast slices and slather with cream cheese icing! 🧁