Description

Dollywood’s Cinnamon Bread with Icing is a beloved theme park treat, featuring soft, pillowy dough coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich icing glaze. Recreate this famous recipe at home with this easy step-by-step guide.

Ingredients

Scale

5 cups flour
2 packets yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened (for filling)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened (for icing)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

In a bowl, combine yeast with warm milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Add yeast mixture, butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
Knead dough for 5-7 minutes, then cover and let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
Punch down dough and roll into a large rectangle.
Spread butter over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Roll tightly into a log and place in a greased baking pan.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Drizzle icing generously over warm bread before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve warm with a side of apple butter or honey butter. Enjoy the classic taste of Dollywood right from your kitchen!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Dollywood, cinnamon bread, icing, sweet bread, theme park treat