Caramel Apple Pull-Apart Bread 🍎🍯 Dough * 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g) * 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (70 g) * 3 tbsp granulated sugar (38 g) * 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (7 g) * 1 tsp salt (5 g) * 1 large egg (50 g) * ¾ cup warm milk (180 g) * 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g) Caramel Apple Filling * 2 Granny Smith apples, diced (about 300 g) * 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g) * 2 tbsp brown sugar (25 g) * 1 tsp cinnamon (3 g) * ¼ tsp nutmeg (0.5 g) Homemade Caramel Sauce * ¼ cup granulated sugar * ¼ cup heavy cream * 2 tbsp unsalted butter * 1 dash vanilla bean paste * Salt, to taste Buttery Frosting * 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28 g) * 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g) * 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream * 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions 1. Prepare the Apple Filling Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and become caramelized. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. 2. Make the Dough In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast, then let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla bean paste, and mix until combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 3. Make the Caramel Sauce Add the granulated sugar to a saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt, gently swirling the pan as needed, until it turns amber in color. Carefully whisk in the butter until melted, then slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, until smooth, then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste and salt to taste. Let cool until thickened but still pourable. 4. Assemble the Pull-Apart Bread Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the dough, then drizzle some of the caramel sauce over the filling. Cut the dough into strips or squares and stack the pieces on top of one another. Place the stacked dough into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 30–45 minutes. 5. Bake Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. 6. Add the Buttery Frosting In a bowl, combine the melted butter and powdered sugar. Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little more heavy whipping cream to reach your desired consistency. Drizzle the frosting over the slightly cooled bread, then finish with a generous drizzle of the remaining homemade caramel sauce. Serve warm and enjoy your gooey Caramel Apple Pull-Apart Bread! 🍎🤎 #baking #caramelapples #fallrecipes #bread #breadmaking — TikTok @cheff.omi