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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Coating Ingredients
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Preparing the Coating
- 6
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 7
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.
Assembling the Monkey Bread
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and tear it into small pieces (about 1 inch in size).
- 10
- 11
Layer in Pan
Place the coated dough pieces into a greased bundt pan, layering them as you go.
- 12
Bake
Pour any remaining butter over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- 13
Cool
Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Preparing the Cream Cheese Icing
- 14
Blend Ingredients
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- 15
Drizzle Over Bread
Once the monkey bread has cooled, drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top before serving.
