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Dollywood Cinnamon Bread with Icing

A soft and pillowy bread filled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a velvety icing, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For the main dough
  • 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To balance sweetness
  • 1 cup milk Whole or low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Adds richness to the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For the cinnamon filling
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Adds the classic cinnamon flavor
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk For thinning icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring the icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring lightly until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are perfectly fine!
Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together.
  2. Pour half of the bread mixture into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling over it. Pour the remaining batter on top, followed by the last layer of cinnamon filling.
Baking
  1. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Icing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the icing over the top while it’s still warm.
  3. Slice and serve warm, and enjoy each delightful bite!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven.