Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

Dollywood Cinnamon Bread – Full Recipe

Ingredients

For the dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 large egg
½ tsp salt

For the cinnamon filling:
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup softened butter

For the topping:
2 tbsp melted butter
Extra cinnamon sugar for sprinkling

Optional glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. In another bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
7. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Cut the dough into strips or squares and stack them loosely in a greased loaf pan.
9. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
11. Brush the hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar.
12. If using glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over warm bread.

Serving Ideas

Serve warm for breakfast, brunch, or snack time.
Best enjoyed fresh with coffee or milk

History
Dollywood Cinnamon Bread became famous at Dollywood in Tennessee, where it is baked fresh daily in the park’s old-fashioned grist mill. The recipe is inspired by traditional Appalachian baking, where simple pantry ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and cinnamon were turned into comforting treats for families. Over the years, this warm pull-apart loaf gained legendary status among visitors, becoming one of the park’s most requested and photographed foods. Its aroma drifting through the park is now part of the Dollywood experience itself.

Lovers
This bread is loved by:

• Cinnamon lovers who enjoy deep, sweet spice flavor
• Families who share it warm straight from the oven
• Tourists who plan their visit just to taste it
• Home bakers who recreate it for holidays and weekends
• Anyone who loves soft, buttery, pull-apart breads

It’s especially popular with breakfast fans, coffee lovers, and people who enjoy nostalgic, bakery-style desserts.

Conclusion
Dollywood Cinnamon Bread is more than just a sweet loaf — it is a symbol of comfort, tradition, and shared moments. From its humble roots in Appalachian-style baking to its fame as a must-try treat, it continues to bring people together with its warm cinnamon aroma and tender texture. Whether enjoyed in the park or baked at home, this bread proves that simple ingredients can create unforgettable flavor and lasting memories.