Description
Irresistible Apple Fritter Monkey Bread combines sweet cinnamon-coated apple chunks with pillowy dough, creating a crowd-pleasing dessert that screams comfort. Warm, gooey layers invite you to indulge in this crowd-pleasing treat perfect for weekend brunches or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Dough Base:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Apple Filling:
- 3 medium apples (preferably granny smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Coating and Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water, allowing it to become frothy and activate for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and create a well in the center for wet ingredients.
- Pour activated yeast mixture, milk, eggs, and softened butter into the flour well, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- While dough rises, peel and dice apples into small, uniform cubes, tossing with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- After dough has doubled, punch down and roll out on a floured surface to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut dough into small, bite-sized squares, roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Dip each dough piece first into melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer coated dough pieces in a greased bundt pan, interspersing with seasoned apple chunks.
- Cover and let assembled monkey bread rise for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle glaze generously over warm monkey bread, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey, pulling apart individual pieces.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely by using water between 100-110°F to ensure proper fermentation without killing the yeast.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and texture that won’t become mushy during baking.
- Prevent dough stickiness by using room temperature ingredients and adding flour gradually during kneading for optimal consistency.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg