Description
This soft and fluffy pull-apart apple bread is filled with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and drizzled with a sweet glaze. It’s like a cross between apple pie and cinnamon rolls—perfect for brunch, dessert, or a holiday treat. Each slice pulls apart easily for a fun and delicious shareable loaf!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup water
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 large egg
For the Apple Filling:
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2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1-2 tbsp milk
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F). Pour into the dry ingredients. Add the egg and mix until combined.
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Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5–6 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the filling: Mix the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12×20 inches). Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough.
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Cut the dough into 5 strips, stack them on top of each other, then cut into 5 equal squares. Stack the squares and place them upright in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Cover the pan and let the dough rise for 30–40 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes, covering with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread.
Notes
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Best served warm or at room temperature.
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Use firm apples so they don’t turn mushy while baking.
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You can prep the dough and filling ahead, assemble, and refrigerate overnight before baking.