Gluten Free Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

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This Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread transforms traditional pull-apart bread into a gluten-free delight. The recipe features a soft, yeasted dough made with gluten-free flour, layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling. After two rises and baking, it emerges golden brown and fragrant, with an optional sweet glaze. While it takes about 2 hours to prepare, including rise time, the result is a satisfying treat that's both fun to make and eat. Perfect for those following a gluten-free diet who miss traditional bread treats.
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Updated on Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:47:27 GMT
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This gluten-free cinnamon pull-apart bread combines soft, pillowy dough with warm cinnamon-sugar layers for an irresistible treat. After perfecting this recipe through many iterations, I've discovered the secrets to achieving that perfect texture without gluten.

The first time I served this to gluten-free friends, they couldn't believe it wasn't traditional bread.

Essential Ingredients Guide

  • Gluten-Free Flour Blend: Must include xanthan gum
  • Active Dry Yeast: Provides proper rise
  • Quality Butter: Creates tender layers
  • Fresh Cinnamon: Essential for flavor
  • Brown Sugar: Forms caramel notes

Creating Your Bread

Perfect The Dough:
Activate yeast properly in warm milk. Temperature control is crucial for proper rise.
Build The Layers:
Roll dough between parchment, brush butter evenly, distribute filling thoroughly, stack with precision, and cut cleanly for neat layers.
Master The Rise:
Maintain a warm environment, watch for proper doubling, test dough readiness, and allow proper rest time.
Monitor The Bake:
Check color development, watch for proper rise, test center doneness, and protect from over-browning.

Perfect The Glaze

Create ideal consistency by:
Adding liquid gradually, testing drip thickness, applying at the right temperature, and achieving proper coverage.
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Creative Variations

Transform your bread with:
Different spice combinations, nutty additions, fruit fillings, and alternative glazes.

Storage Solutions

Maintain freshness by:
Wrapping properly when cool, storing at room temperature, freezing individual portions, and reheating gently.

Temperature Control Mastery

Perfect your bake through:
Maintaining proper proofing temperature (75-80°F for optimal rise, 85°F maximum to prevent over-proofing, 70°F minimum for active yeast), managing baking temperatures (350°F for even baking), monitoring internal temperature, and adjusting rack position as needed.

Dough Science

Master gluten-free texture through:
Understanding xanthan gum function, balancing liquid ratios, managing protein content, creating proper structure, and monitoring hydration levels.

Assembly Strategy

Build perfect layers by:
Creating uniform thickness, managing filling distribution, controlling butter temperature, stacking systematically, and planning pan placement.
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Professional Finishing

Achieve bakery quality through:
Timing glaze application, creating visual appeal, managing cooling process, and planning serving strategy.

The art of perfect gluten-free bread lies in understanding how alternative flours and binders work together. Whether preparing for breakfast or special occasions, success comes from attention to detail and proper technique.

Remember, creating exceptional gluten-free bread isn't just about following steps - it's about developing an intuition for dough consistency, rise time, and baking behavior that ensures each loaf achieves that perfect texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, use non-dairy milk and butter substitutes throughout the recipe.
→ Why does the flour need xanthan gum?
It helps bind the dough and replaces the elasticity usually provided by gluten.
→ Can I make this ahead?
Best served fresh, but can be frozen for up to a month.
→ Why isn't my dough rising?
Ensure your yeast is fresh and the environment is warm enough for proper rising.
→ How do I store leftovers?
Keep in airtight container 2-3 days at room temperature.

Gluten Free Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread

A soft, pillowy gluten-free pull-apart bread filled with buttery cinnamon-sugar layers, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time
40 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes

Category: Desserts & Baking

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
02 1/2 cup warm milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 2 large eggs
05 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
08 1 tsp salt
09 1 tsp baking powder

→ Filling

10 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 1 cup brown sugar
12 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
13 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Glaze

14 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 1 tablespoon milk
16 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 01

Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 02

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Add yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Mix and knead 3-5 minutes.

Step 03

Cover dough and let rise in warm place 1-1.5 hours until doubled.

Step 04

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in small bowl.

Step 05

Roll dough into rectangle, brush with butter, add filling. Cut into strips, stack, then cut into squares. Place in loaf pan.

Step 06

Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

Step 07

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cover with foil if needed.

Notes

  1. Can be made dairy-free with substitutions
  2. Add nuts for extra crunch
  3. Keeps 2-3 days in airtight container
  4. Can be frozen up to one month

Tools You'll Need

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Kitchen towel

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains eggs
  • Contains dairy (if using regular milk and butter)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 300
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~