Cinnamon pull-apart bread

Cinnamon pull-apart bread is a sweet, layered yeast bread made by stacking buttered dough sheets with a cinnamon-sugar filling, then baking until golden and tender. It typically uses flour, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and milk, and is a popular breakfast or brunch treat in American and European baking traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the refined flour and butter, while offering minimal protein and some iron from the flour. A standard serving (about one piece) contains roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	80 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.8 mg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 piece (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes it unique is its interactive, shareable nature—guests pull apart the layers by hand, which adds a fun, communal element to eating. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'comfort food' that provides quick energy through carbs but is best enjoyed occasionally due to its high sugar and fat content.