Yeast Pull Apart Brown Sugar Monkey Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Yeast Pull Apart Brown Sugar Monkey Bread, a perfect centerpiece for brunches and cozy gatherings. Featuring soft, homemade dough infused with a hint of vanilla and coated in a decadent layer of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this recipe is a gooey, pull-apart delight that will have everyone coming back for more. The yeast-based dough ensures a pillowy texture, while the layering of sugar-coated dough balls in a bundt pan creates a visually stunning treat. Easy to bake and best served warm, this caramelized masterpiece combines sweet, spiced flavors with a beautiful balance of crunch and softness. Whether you're hosting a weekend breakfast or simply treating yourself, this monkey bread is a show-stopping option that's as satisfying to make as it is to eat!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Start by preparing the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat until the butter is just melted and the mixture is lukewarm. Remove from heat.
Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Beat in the egg and knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until soft and elastic.
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 1-inch balls (about 50 pieces).
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, stir the melted butter with vanilla extract.
Dip each dough ball in the melted butter, then roll it in the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat.
Grease a bundt pan or large tube pan with cooking spray and arrange the coated dough balls in layers, filling the pan evenly.
Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter.
Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, pull-apart sweetness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.1 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.1 g | ||
| Protein | 59.4 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1194 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
