Best 5 Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic treat with our delectable Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread. This bite-sized indulgence combines the comforting taste of cinnamon and raisins with a soft, fluffy bread that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, our Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread is an absolute crowd-pleaser.

This recipe features not one, but three variations to satisfy every palate. The Original Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread is a timeless classic, featuring a sweet and aromatic glaze that perfectly complements the fluffy bread and juicy raisins. For those who prefer a more decadent treat, the Cream Cheese Filled Monkey Bread is sure to impress with its creamy, tangy filling that adds an extra layer of richness. And for a unique twist, the Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread introduces a vibrant burst of citrus and tartness, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

Each variation is meticulously crafted to deliver an unforgettable experience. The Original Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread is a harmonious blend of spices, while the Cream Cheese Filled Monkey Bread offers a luscious, velvety texture. The Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread, on the other hand, tantalizes with its zesty and tangy notes.

Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or enjoy exploring new taste sensations, our Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread collection has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD



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Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe. This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to "play" with the dough as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuits into balls. -Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; shape into balls. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar. Arrange evenly in a generously greased 9- or 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar., Combine butter and brown sugar; pour over the top. Place tube pan on baking sheet; bake until dough is golden brown and cooked through, 35-45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting bread onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RAISIN CINNAMON BREAD



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Here's my version of the time-honored cinnamon swirl bread. Confectioners' sugar icing makes it even more special. The recipe makes two loaves, perfect for sharing with the neighbors. -Deanna Patterson, Greenville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups raisins
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon water
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/3 cup sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, divide in half. Roll each into a 15x7-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with water. Starting with a short side, roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place, seam side down, in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RAISIN-NUT MONKEY BREAD



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I made this for the first time for Christmas breakfast. My husband loved it so much that he keeps asking me to make it again! It's a fun recipe to make, especially if you have little ones - they can help. Please note that the preparation time includes the time that it takes for the dough to rise.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart saucepan heat the milk until it just comes to a boil; stir in 1/4 cup butter until melted.
  • Cool until just warm (105 - 115°F).
  • In a large mixer bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
  • Add the cooled milk mixture, 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, egg and salt.
  • Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
  • By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
  • Place in a greased bowl; turn the greased side up.
  • Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1/2 hours.).
  • The dough is ready if an indentation remains when touched.
  • Punch down the dough; divide in half.
  • With floured hands, shape each half into 24 balls.
  • In a small bowl stir together 1 cup sugar, pecans and cinnamon.
  • Dip the balls first into the melted butter, then into the sugar mixture.
  • Place 24 balls in the bottom of a greased 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan - if using the tube pan, line the bottom with aluminum foil.
  • Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Top with the remaining 24 balls, after dipping them into the butter and sugar mixtures.
  • Cover; let rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes).
  • Heat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the monkey bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Immediately invert the pan onto a heatproof serving plate.
  • Let the pan stand 1 minute to allow the sugar mixture to drizzle over the monkey bread.
  • Remove the pan; serve warm (leftovers can be reheated nicely in the microwave).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4635.7, Fat 196.3, SaturatedFat 98.8, Cholesterol 611.7, Sodium 3518.8, Carbohydrate 666.3, Fiber 23.3, Sugar 296.6, Protein 71.2

RAISIN MONKEY BREAD



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Again a little bit healthier alternative to monkey bread made from scratch. No alternative for sugar though, the real thing, sugar substitutes are no good for you on small or large amounts. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Miryam MS

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h40m

Yield 1 cake, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soymilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups white flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Add milk, oil, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour and raisins. Mix thoroughly with a wire wisk.
  • Add enough remaining white flour to make the dough easy to handle. Turn on a grease bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • On the mean time mix sugar and cinnamon on a bowl. Melt butter and place on another bowl.
  • Divide the dough in half. Each half should make between 20-24 balls. Dip each balls first into the melted butter then into the sugar mixture.
  • Place 24 balls in the bottom of a grease Bundt pan. Top with remaining balls after dipping into the butter and sugar mixture. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix remainder sugar mixture and butter and pour over cake. Bake for about 35-45 minutes until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Immediately invert the pan on a heat proof serving plate and let stand for one minute. Remove pan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 63.4, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5.3

CINNAMON-SUGAR MONKEY BREAD



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Yummy monkey bread for Christmas breakfast.

Provided by Madison

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups warm water
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup canola oil
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl and let rest until frothy, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup oil and stir. Set aside.
  • Sift flour and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix flour mixture into the yeast mixture and knead until dough forms a sticky ball. Coat the inside of another bowl with oil; transfer dough to the oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl and let dough rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, mix white sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Punch down risen dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and arrange a layer in the prepared tube pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and drizzle with a bit of oil. Continue layering with remaining dough balls and cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl. Drizzle glaze generously over the warm monkey bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh active dry yeast for the best results. Old or inactive yeast will not activate and cause the dough to rise properly.
  • Make sure the milk is warm, but not hot. Hot milk will kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to activate and produce gas, which will cause the dough to rise.
  • Grease the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the monkey bread from sticking.
  • Bake the monkey bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the monkey bread warm with a drizzle of glaze or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread is a delicious, easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses simple ingredients and can be made in just a few hours. With its gooey cinnamon filling and sweet glaze, this monkey bread is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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