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Monkey Bread (From Scratch!)

This Monkey Bread is a warm, gooey delight! A nostalgic treat with a rich cinnamon-sugar coating that everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk warm (about 110 degrees F)
  • 1/3 cup water warm (about 110 degrees F)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for work surface
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk to thin the glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Bundt pan
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, warm water, and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the instant yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Once the yeast is foamy, add the softened butter, 2 cups of flour, and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. While the dough is rising, mix together the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a log and cut it into about 24 equal pieces.
  7. Dip each piece into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Layer the coated pieces in a greased Bundt pan.
  8. Cover the Bundt pan with a kitchen towel and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until the dough rises to the top of the pan.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the Monkey Bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. The bread should sound hollow when tapped.
  10. While the bread is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl to create a smooth glaze.
  11. Once the Monkey Bread is out of the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes. Invert the pan onto a serving plate, and drizzle the glaze over the warm bread. Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey goodness!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat individual pieces in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Freeze unbaked dough pieces after coating them in butter and cinnamon sugar for later use.