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Monkey Bread

The Ultimate Monkey Bread Recipe: A Sweet Delight for Everyone


  • Author: ranime
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including rising)
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A gooey, pull-apart sweet bread made with bite-sized dough pieces coated in cinnamon sugar, baked to perfection with a buttery caramel glaze. Perfect for brunch or special occasions.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Make dough: In stand mixer, whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix with dough hook 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. First rise: Cover bowl with towel and let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled.
  3. Prep coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Place melted butter in separate bowl.
  4. Shape: Punch down dough. Pinch off walnut-sized pieces, roll into balls (about 40 total). Dip each in butter, then cinnamon sugar.
  5. Layer: Arrange coated balls in greased Bundt pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Make glaze: While baking, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in saucepan. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
  8. Finish: Cool bread in pan 5 minutes, then invert onto plate. Drizzle warm glaze over top.

Notes

  • Time-saver: Use refrigerated biscuit dough instead of homemade
  • Make ahead: Prepare through step 4, refrigerate overnight, then bake next day
  • Add-ins: Mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans between dough layers
  • Storage: Best eaten day of baking, but keeps 2 days covered at room temperature
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (active)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert/Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg