APPLE PULL-APART BREAD

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For a fun sweet treat that's certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a yummy surprise filling of apples and pecans. It's well worth the bit of extra effort. -Carolyn Gregory, Hendersonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add 2 tablespoons butter, egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Combine the apple, pecans, cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. Punch dough down; divide in half. Cut each half into 16 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll out each piece into a 2-1/2-in. circle. Place 1 teaspoon apple mixture in center of circle; pinch edges together and seal, forming a ball. Dip in remaining butter., In a greased 10-in. tube pan, place 16 balls, seam side down; sprinkle with 1/4 cup apple mixture. Layer remaining balls; sprinkle with remaining apple mixture. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.