Monkey Bread from Scratch

Name: Monkey Bread from Scratch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 0.25 cup warm water; 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 3.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup milk, warmed; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 cup butter, melted

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This homemade monkey bread is gooey, caramelized, and pulls apart effortlessly when you grab a piece! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe by Dianashh

Updated on August 23, 2022

close up view of monkey bread, with pieces missing, on a platter

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 10-inch bundt pan

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Dough:

¼ cup warm water
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk, warmed
1 large egg
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating:

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted

Directions

Lightly grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) with vegetable oil; set aside.
Make dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup flour, warm milk, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla extract until combined. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix and knead until dough comes together in a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down gently to deflate. Divide dough into small or medium balls.
Make coating: Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each dough ball in melted butter, remove with a fork, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Invert onto a large plate; cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427	Calories
13g	Fat
72g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 339mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 72g	26%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 150mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.