Description

Christmas Morning Orange Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful way to start your holiday celebrations. This fluffy, pull-apart bread is infused with zesty orange flavor and topped with a sweet glaze, making it a perfect centerpiece for your breakfast table. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this treat will have your family eagerly gathering around for seconds.

Ingredients

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4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk (warm)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 large eggs
Zest of 2 fresh oranges
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
3 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it's just warm to the touch. Combine the warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
Whisk in sugar, melted butter, eggs, and orange zest until combined. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar before cutting into strips.
Stack the strips vertically in a greased loaf pan and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the bread once cooled slightly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping granulated sugar for brown sugar or incorporating nuts and dried fruits. You can prepare the dough ahead of time; refrigerate overnight for convenience.