Description
Gooey cinnamon sugar monkey bread delivers pure comfort with its irresistible pull-apart charm. Warm, sweet layers of caramelized dough promise a delightful breakfast or dessert treat you’ll absolutely savor.
Ingredients
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Bread Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Coating and Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk, letting it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt, creating a soft, sandy texture.
- Add eggs and softened butter to the yeast mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, kneading for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic dough forms.
- Cover dough and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down risen dough and divide into small, roughly equal-sized portions.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl for coating.
- Roll each dough piece into a ball, dipping thoroughly in melted butter, then generously coating with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Arrange coated dough balls in a greased bundt pan, creating random, overlapping layers.
- Allow assembled monkey bread to rise again for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm monkey bread, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness by ensuring it foams properly, indicating active fermentation and reliable dough rising.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help dough develop smoother texture and rise more consistently.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating stretchy, soft bread with better overall structure.
- Prevent sticking by greasing bundt pan generously with butter or cooking spray before adding dough balls.
- For dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped nuts or dried fruit between dough layers for extra texture and taste.
- Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, gently reheating before serving.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg