APPLE PULL-APART BREAD

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For a fun sweet treat that's certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a yummy surprise filling of apples and pecans. It's well worth the bit of extra effort. -Carolyn Gregory, Hendersonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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. , 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-in. circle. Place 1 teaspoon apple mixture in center of circle; pinch edges together and seal, forming a ball. Dip in remaining butter., In a greased 10-in. 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RINKU GHOSH
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This bread is a must-try for any apple lover! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Muhammad Subhan
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This bread is a great way to show your family and friends how much you care. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love.


Talia Hardy
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve for a special occasion or just for a weekend breakfast.


Rahma Driver
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the apples and cinnamon complement each other.


Asanda Mtwa
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I made this bread for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best apple bread they've ever had.


Noor Hani
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a great snack or breakfast food.


Jessica Debbie
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I've never made pull-apart bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out perfectly and was so delicious.


Malik Asghar
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This bread is so delicious! The apples and cinnamon give it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Ghaffar Bhatti
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems.


Damius Rodriguez
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the apples add a wonderful sweetness and tartness.


Wanda Mccormick
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the apples were perfectly sweet and tart.


Niko Garcia
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This apple pull-apart bread was a hit at my family gathering! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The apples were soft and sweet, and the bread was fluffy and delicious.