Monkey Bread Recipe

Serving Details

• Yields: 10-12 servings
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40-45 minutes

Recipe Description

This pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The buttery dough is coated in cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

• 1 package (10.75 ounces) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until foamy.
2. Stir in the salt and melted butter.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
7. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl.
8. Spread the sugar mixture over the dough.
9. Roll up the dough jelly-roll style, starting with the long side.
10. Cut the roll into 1-inch slices.
11. Place the slices in a greased 9-inch bundt pan, cut side up.
12. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
13. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
14. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Tips

• For a sweeter flavor, increase the amount of sugar in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• You can add other spices to the cinnamon sugar mixture, such as nutmeg or cloves.
• To serve, drizzle the monkey bread with glaze or icing.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 4g