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Cozy Apple Butter Pull-Apart Bread

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A warm, spiced pull-apart bread layered with apple butter and cinnamon, perfect for cozy fall and winter mornings. Soft, buttery, and easy to make, this bread is a comforting breakfast treat that’s great for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F)
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (250ml) apple butter (smooth, slightly spiced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional topping: powdered sugar for dusting or glaze made from powdered sugar and milk
  • Optional topping: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Warm milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and activated yeast mixture. Mix until sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead by hand on floured surface or with dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if too wet.
  4. First rise: Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare filling: Mix softened butter, apple butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
  6. Shape bread: Punch down dough and roll into 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread apple butter mixture evenly over dough.
  7. Cut and stack: Slice dough into 12 equal squares. Stack squares, then cut stack into 3 stacks of 4 squares each.
  8. Arrange in pan: Place each stack vertically side by side in greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Brush top with melted butter.
  9. Second rise: Cover loosely and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Inserted skewer should come out clean.
  11. Cool and serve: Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze before serving.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use a drip pan under the loaf pan to catch any bubbling apple butter. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour. For vegan, use plant-based milk, vegan butter or coconut oil, and a flax egg instead of chicken egg. Slice dough squares evenly for best results.

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Keywords: apple butter bread, pull-apart bread, breakfast bread, spiced bread, cinnamon bread, easy breakfast, fall recipe, warm spices

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