Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe
A delicious cinnamon sugar glazed pull-apart bread, topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, warm the milk until it is lukewarm (about 110°F). Add the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, stirring gently. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Preparation
- 6
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- 7
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
Monkey Bread Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Dough Balls
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch in size). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 9
- 10
Layer in Bundt Pan
Grease a bundt pan and layer the coated dough balls inside, stacking them as you go.
- 11
Baking
- 12
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 13
Bake the Bread
Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 14
Cool and Invert
Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Frosting Preparation
- 15
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- 16
Frost the Bread
Drizzle the frosting over the warm monkey bread before serving.

