Description
This delicious monkey bread is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Soft, warm, and coated in a sweet cinnamon brown sugar mixture, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) warm whole milk (105°F to 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3¼ cups (406 g) all-purpose flour, divided
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick, 57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups (248 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (171 g, 12 Tbs.) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup (113 g) powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon – 2 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
- With mixer running on low speed, add 1 cup (125 g) flour, beating just until combined. Add melted butter and additional ½ cup (63 g) flour, beating until combined. Beat in eggs. Gradually add salt and remaining 1¾ cups (218 g) flour, beating until a soft dough forms. (Dough will be sticky.)
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Loosely cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- To make the coating: In one small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine. In a second bowl, melt the butter.
- Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with cooking spray.
- Punch dough down very gently to release the gases. Remove small amounts of dough to form into about 1-inch balls. Dip each ball of dough into melted butter first, then roll into the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place each ball of dough into the prepared pan arranging them as you go. You will get about 30 balls of dough.
- Cover the pan with a towel and allow to rise for another 45 minutes in a warm draft-free place.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the rest of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture and butter. You may need to re-melt the butter. Pour the mixture over the monkey bread before baking.
- Bake in your preheated oven on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes. Insert a digital thermometer into the center. The internal temperature should read 190°F. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before inverting onto a plate.
- To make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. If the glaze is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding additional milk. Drizzle over the monkey bread and serve while warm.
Notes
- To make sure your dough rises properly, keep it in a warm place.
- You can also substitute other types of sugars and spices based on your preferences.
- This recipe yields approximately 30 balls of dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg