Apple Pull-Apart Bread

x 1

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

1 1/4 hours

Dessert
Baking
Bread
Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 1/4 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 apple medium, tart, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3-4 1/2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add 2 tablespoons butter, egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. Combine the apple, pecans, cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. Punch dough down; divide in half. Cut each half into 16 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll out each piece into a 2 1/2-inch circle. Place 1 teaspoon apple mixture in center of circle; pinch edges together and seal, forming a ball. Dip in remaining butter.
  3. In a greased 10-inch tube pan, place 16 balls, seam side down; sprinkle with 1/4 cup apple mixture. Layer remaining balls; sprinkle with remaining apple mixture. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm bread.