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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Monkey Bread Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Preparing Monkey Bread Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Form Dough
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Coating
- 6
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 7
Shape Dough Balls
After the dough has risen, punch it down and tear off small pieces to roll into balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 8
- 9
Assemble in Pan
Layer the coated dough balls in a greased bundt pan. Repeat until all dough is used.
Baking
Making Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 13
Blend Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- 14
Add Sugar and Spices
Gradually add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- 15
Frost Monkey Bread
Once the monkey bread has cooled slightly, drizzle or spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
