Knead and Rise:
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Filling:
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Assemble Christmas Tree:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Brush the melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
Cut and Stack:
Cut the dough into smaller rectangles, stack them, and cut into triangles, resembling a Christmas tree shape. Place the tree-shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Decorate:
Once the Christmas tree bread is cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Use colored icing or decorating gel to create garlands and ornaments. Add sprinkles or edible decorations as desired.
Serve:
Allow the icing to set, then gently pull apart the layers to enjoy your Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread.
