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Cozy Cinnamon Roll School Bus Pull-Apart Bread

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A playful and comforting pull-apart cinnamon roll bread shaped like a school bus, perfect for fun family breakfasts and busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, melted plus extra for greasing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Mix 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl until blended evenly.
  2. Warm 1 cup (240ml) milk to about 110°F (43°C). Add the milk, 4 tbsp (57g) melted butter, and 1 room-temperature egg to the dry mix. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour sparingly if too wet.
  4. Lightly grease a mixing bowl, place dough inside, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar with 2 tbsp ground cinnamon. Set aside 4 tbsp (57g) softened butter for spreading.
  6. Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch (30×40 cm) rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  7. Cut dough into 2-inch (5 cm) wide strips. Stack strips, then cut stack into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. Arrange pieces upright in a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) pan, shaping the outline of a school bus.
  8. Cover pan with a towel and let dough rest for 30 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; bread should sound hollow when tapped.
  10. While bread cools slightly, whisk 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar with 1/2 tsp vanilla and 2-3 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

Notes

If cinnamon sugar seeps out during baking, stack dough pieces tighter. Keep glaze thin for nice drips between pull-apart sections. Use plant-based milk and vegan butter plus flax egg for vegan version. Add nuts or dried fruit for variations. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated after first rise.

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