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Refrigerator Dough Braided Cinnamon Bread

Erika Marucci
Refrigerator Dough makes the best Braided Cinnamon Bread I have ever tasted or made. A delicious morning, snack or even dessert treat.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 braid
Calories 2743 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound refrigerator dough

FOR THE CINNAMON PASTE

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter (very soft)

FOR THE SIMPLE GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered/icing sugar sifted
  • ½ tablespoon cream (any type)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Remove the dough from the fridge and sprinkle it with a bit of flour. Take the needed amount and put the rest back in the fridge.
  • On a floured flat surface roll the dough with a floured rolling pin into a rectangle, approximately 16x12 inches (40x30cm).
  • In a small bowl mix together the sugars and cinnamon, add the butter to make a smooth paste. If you find the paste too hard, then just heat it a bit using the bain-marie method. If you prefer you can spread softened butter on the dough then sprinkle with a cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Spread the cinnamon paste on top of the rectangle leaving 1/4 inch boarder around the rectangle.
  • Firmly roll up the dough from the long end, and pinch the ends to seal. With a sharp knife slice down in the center of the roll. Twist the 2 halves together. Curl one end toward the middle wrapping it around to form a circle.
  • Place the dough seam-side down on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, cover and let rise in a draft free warm place for approximately 1-2 hours.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. Move the bread to a cooling rack to cool to warm. Drizzle with the simple glaze while still warm. Cut and serve!

FOR THE SIMPLE GLAZE

  • In a medium bowl add the sifted powdered sugar stir in the cream and vanilla. Depending on how thick or thin you want the glaze you can add more powdered sugar or more cream.

Notes

The bread should be a nice golden brown on the top and underneath, if testing with a toothpick the dough should be dry and not wet. To be accurate the internal temperature of the bread should be 190F (88C) when it is completely done.
To store the bread, it can be wrapped well in plastic wrap, aluminum foil or an airtight container. Store it at room temperature, it is best not to refrigerate it as it will dry out. Properly stored, the cinnamon bread can last 3-4 days. But I don’t think it will last past 1!
To freeze the bread, wrap the completely cool braid tightly in plastic wrap, then wrap it again in foil, place in a freezer bag.  It will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer. You could also freeze individual slices if you prefer. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 2743kcalCarbohydrates: 416gProtein: 37gFat: 108gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 3967mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 257gVitamin A: 1533IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 9mg
Keyword braided cinnamon bread, cinnamon bread, cinnamon bread braid, refrigerator dough bread
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