Cinnamon Monkey Bread V 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
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, warm the milk until it's lukewarm (about 110°F). Add the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar, stirring gently. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Form the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Monkey Bread
- 6
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about the size of a golf ball). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 8
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- 10
Second Rise
Cover the bundt pan with a cloth and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Baking and Frosting
- 11
Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 12
Cool and Frost
Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- 13
Serve
Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm monkey bread and serve immediately.

