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Vegan Apple Pull Apart Bread

This vegan apple pull apart bread is perfect for get togethers! Soft, fluffy, apple bread with flakey layers and a sweet glaze drizzled on top makes this a hit!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Rising TIme2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 443kcal

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 3 ½ - 4 cups bread flour (can sub with all-purpose)
  • 1 packet instant yeast (1 packet = 2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk, warmed (between 115-120˚F)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (see post for other sugar substitutions)

For the Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored & diced (we used 2 tart and 1 sweet)
  • ½ cup vegan butter, softened

For the Glaze

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups flour, yeast, and salt. Then, add in the dairy free milk and maple syrup. Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.  
  • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled. Grease a 12" x 4.5" loaf pan (If using a standard 8.5" pan, you will need to use 2 pans). Set pan aside.
  • Right before ready, in a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 2 teaspoon of the cinnamon together for the filling. In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set both bowls aside.
  • Punch down the dough and pull out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12"x20" rectangle. Gently spread the softened butter evenly across the dough with a pastry brush. Then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar cinnamon mixture across the butter and finally the diced apple mixture.
  • On the longest side, cut the dough vertically into six 3 ½" x12" strips. Then, cut the opposite direction into six horizontal strips to make squares. Stack the squares into groups of three or five.
  • Place the stacks into the loaf pan until no pieces remain (pushing down if needed to squeeze them in). Sprinkle on top any apple pieces that fall out while stacking.
    Tip: Sometimes it helps to hold the pan vertically as you are stacking.
  • Cover pan with a towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise another 30-60 minutes or until almost doubled In size. While rising, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the loaf for 45-55 minutes. Tent will foil after 30 minutes to prevent burning. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack for 15-20 minutes. Once cooled to touch, remove and allow to cool completely.
  • Once Cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 teaspoon of water for the glaze. Add another 1 teaspoon of water if you wish for it to be thinner. Drizzle over the top.
  • Can be served warmed or cool.

Video

Notes

*See post for tips and tricks on perfecting this recipe as well as FAQs and allergen information. 
*The squares when cut should each be about 2" x 3 ½".
*Note: Directions were updated in October 2023 to simplify the stacking process to make easier as well as the way to make the filling.  This differs from the video instructions shown.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg