Description
Sticky, gooey, and loaded with cinnamon-sugar flavor, this monkey bread recipe is a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for brunches, holidays, or family weekends. Made from soft yeasted dough rolled in spiced sugar and baked until golden, each piece pulls apart easily and melts in your mouth. With a buttery caramel glaze and a beautiful bundt presentation, this monkey bread will steal the spotlight on your breakfast table. Whether you’re making it from scratch or using shortcut dough, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm and watch it disappear faster than you baked it.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
For the Coating: - ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze (optional): - ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
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Make the dough: Combine dry ingredients. Add warm milk, butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
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Prepare the coating: Mix cinnamon, sugars. Melt butter.
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Shape: Divide dough into small balls, coat in butter, then sugar.
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Assemble: Layer coated balls in a greased bundt pan.
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Second rise: Let rest for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
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Bake: 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
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Cool: Let rest 10–15 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate.
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Optional glaze: Melt butter and brown sugar, add cream. Drizzle over warm bread.
Notes
Let the bread rest 10 minutes before inverting.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
Use a thermometer to ensure it reaches 190°F internally if unsure.
- Prep Time: 2 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12
- Calories: 390