Imagine the delight and awe of a birthday boy or girl waking up to this delicious and beautiful treat. I used cinnamon extract (commonly found in most grocery stores) in place of cinnamon, purely for aesthetic purposes, as I wanted to create a beautifully light and colorful monkey bread. If you are not opposed to a dark brown confetti bread, feel free to omit the extract and substitute 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
Provided by Amanda Rettke
Categories dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 1 ring monkey bread
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the dough: Grease a large bowl with butter and set aside.
- Pour the flour, sugar and salt into the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
- Add in the yeast and turn on the lowest speed for 30 seconds to evenly distribute.
- Add the milk, melted butter, eggs and 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 120 degrees F) to the flour mixture all at once. Beat on low- to medium-speed until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Add in the sprinkles and mix until mostly distributed, about 30 more seconds.
- Remove the dough from the mixer, shape it into a ball with your hands and place it in the greased bowl, turning once to coat the entire surface.
- Spray a piece of plastic wrap with nonstick spray and cover the bowl. Let the dough rise until doubled in size. (You can also place in the refrigerator overnight.)
- For the coating: Melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add in the granulated sugar and extracts and set aside.
- Generously spray the bottom and sides of a Bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Punch the dough down by pushing your fist into the center and then start pulling the edges into the center.
- Pull apart the dough into small pieces about an inch across and roll in your hands to create smooth, uniform dough balls. Place one layer of dough balls into the Bundt pan, then pour a third of the melted butter mixture over.
- Repeat this process twice more, or until you have used all the dough and butter mixture.
- Bake until golden brown on top, 30 to 35 minutes, covering with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
- For the glaze: Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar until smooth and light. Add the milk and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated. If the glaze seems too thick, add more milk. If the glaze seems too runny, add in a bit more confectioners' sugar. (You are looking for a gravy-like consistency, where the glaze will fall over the sides of the monkey bread but not spill off completely.)
- Remove the monkey bread from the oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Invert onto a serving plate.
- Whisk the glaze briefly, then pour over the monkey bread. Garnish with more sprinkles.
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Zehad Islam
zehadislam@gmail.comThis monkey bread is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I often make it when I have extra biscuit dough or cinnamon rolls.
evans dewornu
evans.d94@gmail.comThis monkey bread is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, gooey, and delicious. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea on a cold winter day.
partha30 roy
partha3035@hotmail.co.ukI've tried many monkey bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of sweet, fluffy, and cinnamony.
Ntsiki Makoni
makonintsiki@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping to mix the ingredients and roll the dough balls.
Roshana Jonkerman
r_jonkerman@hotmail.co.ukThis monkey bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends many times and it's always a hit.
Eoin Doq
d_eoin17@gmail.comI love the combination of sweet and cinnamon in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
khanyisile mkhize
mkhize@hotmail.comThis monkey bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. It's also perfect for potlucks and parties.
Jona kiki
jkiki@aol.comI made this monkey bread for my family and they loved it. It's a fun and easy recipe that's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weekend brunch.
zain ali rajput
rz@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover biscuit dough. It's a delicious and creative way to enjoy a classic breakfast food.
Hano Lombaard
hanol82@gmail.comI've never had monkey bread before, but this recipe was so good that I'm definitely going to make it again.
Edmary Cruz
cruz_e54@hotmail.comThis monkey bread is so moist and fluffy. The cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.
Joel Smith
smith_j26@gmail.comI love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights or when I'm entertaining guests.
NDR Vlogs
ndr.vlogs50@hotmail.co.ukThis monkey bread is the perfect treat for any occasion. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Nabeeha Shaikh
n44@hotmail.frI'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make it with my kids and they had a blast.
Darling Rose
darling.r@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be made with different types of sprinkles to match any occasion.
Love Allah
a.l34@yahoo.comI made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Makayla Avis
m-avis@hotmail.comThis monkey bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids. They love the colorful sprinkles and the sweet, fluffy dough.
Dilwala Sahazada
d_s95@hotmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The confetti sprinkles add a fun and festive touch.
Katlego Moleme
moleme-k@hotmail.co.ukThis monkey bread was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.