Save to Pinterest A showstopping, shareable cinnamon roll wreath—soft, fluffy, and drizzled with vanilla glaze. Perfect for a festive brunch or cozy morning treat.
This recipe has become my go-to for holiday brunches—everyone loves pulling apart the warm wreath fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
- Dough: 3 1/4 cups (400 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk, 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water, 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter melted, 1 large egg
- Filling: 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar packed, 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter softened
- Glaze: 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Step 2:
- Add warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Step 3:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Step 4:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 5:
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
- Step 6:
- Spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Step 7:
- Starting from the long side, roll up tightly into a log. Pinch seam to seal.
- Step 8:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the log lengthwise in half. With cut sides facing up, twist the two halves together.
- Step 9:
- Shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Step 10:
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- Step 11:
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm wreath before serving.
Save to Pinterest Our family loves gathering around to pull apart this wreath—it’s always a special and tasty moment together.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Sharp knife, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, and butter (dairy). Check ingredient labels if using substitutions.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (based on 10 servings): Calories 285, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 47 g, Protein 5 g
Save to Pinterest This pull-apart wreath is sure to impress and delight your guests—enjoy the warm, sweet flavors!
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do you achieve a soft texture in the dough?
Using warm milk and water with instant yeast, combined with proper kneading and a warm rising environment, helps create a soft and elastic dough.
- → Can I add nuts or dried fruit to the filling?
Yes, chopped nuts or raisins can be mixed into the cinnamon-sugar filling for added texture and flavor.
- → What is the best way to shape the wreath?
After rolling the dough into a rectangle and spreading the filling, roll it into a log, slice lengthwise, twist the halves, then shape into a ring and pinch the ends to seal.
- → How do you make the vanilla glaze smooth?
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and pure vanilla extract together until smooth and pourable before drizzling over the warm wreath.
- → Is it important to let the dough rise fully?
Allowing the dough to rise until doubled in size ensures a light, airy texture and proper development of flavors.