MONKEY BREAD (Scratch)

 Monkey Bread from Scratch

Gooey, caramelized monkey bread that pulls apart effortlessly when you grab a piece! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prep:

20 mins

Cook:

35 mins

Additional:

1 hr 30 mins

Total:

2 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 10-inch Bundt(R)

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

• 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 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

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• Step 1 
  Lightly grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with vegetable oil.
  
  
• Step 2 
  Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.
  
  
• Step 3 
  Stir in 1 cup flour, warm milk, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well before adding 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.
  
  
• Step 4 
  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down gently to deflate. Divide dough into small or medium balls.
  
  
• Step 5 
  Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Dip each dough ball in melted butter, remove with a fork, and roll in sugar mixture until well coated. Arrange in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
  
  
• Step 6 
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  
  
• Step 7 
  Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Invert onto a large plate; cool for 10 minutes before serving.