Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread

I'm going to revisit breakfast again..I apologize...but I just can't help it!  This recipe may be intimidating, but trust me, its SUPER easy.  As usual, this is best straight from the oven, and maybe even some extra melter butter poured over top...YUM!  Enjoy this quick and easy recipe and warm your tummy this weekend!

INGREDIENTS:

     DOUGH-
                     2 3/4 Cups of Flour + 2 extra tablespoons
                     1/4 cup of sugar
                     2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (or 1 envelope)
                     1/2 teaspoon of salt
                     4 Tablespoons of butter
                     1/3 Cup of whole milk
                     1/4 Cup of water
                     2 large eggs
                     1 teaspoon of vanilla

     FILLING -
                     1 Cup of sugar
                     2 tablespoons of cinnamon
                     1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
                     4 Tablespoons of butter, melted until browned

DIRECTIONS:

In a mixer, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt and set aside. 

In a saucepan, melt butter and milk together. Once butter in completely melted, take off stove top and add in water and vanilla. It is best to let the mixture cool for about 5 - 7 minutes.

Scramble up eggs and add into the butter and milk mixture.

Slowly pour in the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.   Add in 3/4 C. of flour and mix well.  The mixture will be very sticky - this is normal.



Pull out dough and place into a medium greased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.

Once the dough doubles in size, knead in 2 tablespoons of  flour. Cover and let rise for another 5-10 minutes.

While you're waiting for the last 5-10 minutes - Start the filling. Mix together sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl.

Next, brown butter in a small pan, this should take about 5-8 minutes. Once browned, take off head and set aside. Once the dough is ready, roll it out onto a floured surface. Brush dough with browned butter and add on the sugar mixture. Make sure everything is covered.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 2 inch strips. Try to make them as equal as possible.

Stack all the strips on top of each other and cut into six equal squares.

Place squares side by side in a bread pan and pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover dough for another 10-15 minutes to rise.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until outside of bread is golden brown.  Eat up! YUMM