Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread

This recipe for Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread was released by the iconic singer herself. It’s made at the Grist Mill and loved by all visitors to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Now you can make this cinnamon bread treat anytime you like at home!

KEY Ingredients

-Dry Yeast '-Lukewarm Water -Granulated Sugar -Bread Flour -Cinnamon Sugar -Powdered Sugar -Heavy Cream -Light Corn Syrup See Full List

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You can make this bread by hand if you don’t have a stand mixer with a dough hook. It will take some elbow grease but the rule of thumb is to knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic.

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Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread is best made and eaten while warm. Should you have any left over (you won’t!) wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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