Monkey Bread Recipe
Scratch made in-house with real butter and pure cane organic sugar that is turned into ooey gooey yumminess. Topped with a cream cheese drizzle.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Cream Cheese Drizzle
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the melted unsalted butter and eggs to the flour mixture. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Coating and Assembly
- 6
Prepare Coating
In a medium bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch in size).
- 8
Coat the Dough
Roll each piece of dough in melted unsalted butter, then coat it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 9
Layer the Dough
Place the coated dough pieces in a greased bundt pan, stacking them as you go.
- 10
Baking
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake Monkey Bread
Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 13
Cool
Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 14
Prepare Drizzle
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 15
Drizzle Over Monkey Bread
Once the monkey bread is cool, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top before serving.
