Description
A festive and visually stunning cinnamon roll pull-apart snowflake perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch diameter circle.
- Place one dough circle on the prepared baking sheet. Spread half of the softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly.
- Add the second dough circle on top. Spread the remaining butter and cinnamon sugar. Place the third dough circle on top without filling.
- Place a small glass in the center of the stacked dough. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 equal strips radiating outward from the glass, taking care not to cut through the center.
- Twist two adjacent strips away from each other twice, then pinch the ends together to form a point. Repeat with all pairs to create the snowflake shape.
- Remove the glass, cover the shaped dough with a towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until the snowflake is golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth, then drizzle over the warm pull-apart.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is at the right temperature (about 110°F) to properly activate the yeast.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices for the filling.
- For a softer texture, avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg