Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. This delightful treat is not only visually stunning with its vibrant color but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any festive gathering, this pull-apart bread will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and a pinch of salt; mix well.
- Gradually add flour while kneading on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- While dough rises, prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Roll out risen dough to a rectangle (1/4 inch thick), spread filling evenly, cut into strips.
- Stack strips vertically in a greased loaf pan; cover and let rise again until puffed (30-40 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before drenching in glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg