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Cozy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread

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A warm, comforting pull-apart bread made with sourdough discard, cinnamon, and tender apples. Perfect for cozy mornings or last-minute guests, this bread combines tangy sourdough with sweet cinnamon and soft apples in an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) sourdough discard, unfed
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Fuji recommended)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sourdough discard, warm milk, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and egg. Stir to combine.
  2. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky, adding softened butter halfway through kneading. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. While dough rises, toss diced apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
  7. Brush the dough surface with melted butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly, then scatter the apple mixture on top.
  8. Slice the dough into 6 equal strips lengthwise, stack the strips, then cut the stack into 6 square pieces.
  9. Place the squares upright into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, packing them close but not squished.
  10. Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffed.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  12. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then pull apart and serve.

Notes

Use warm milk at about 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast without killing it. Knead dough until smooth but slightly sticky; add flour if too wet. Coat apples evenly to prevent sinking. Do not press dough strips too hard when stacking to maintain pull-apart texture. Tent bread with foil if browning too fast. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.

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