Super Easy Gluten-Free Monkey Bread: A Delightful Treat for Everyone
Looking for a fun and delicious gluten-free recipe? This Super Easy Gluten-Free Monkey Bread recipe is a must-try. Whether you’re catering to dietary restrictions or simply exploring gluten-free baking, this monkey bread is sure to impress. Made with a homemade pizza dough and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- 2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose gluten-free flour, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 ¼ teaspoons xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ⅞ cups (425 g) Greek-style plain yogurt, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup (2 ⅔ fluid ounces) lukewarm water, plus more as necessary
For Rolling:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
- ¾ cup (86 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (any kind), plus more as necessary
Directions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, or prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Make the Pizza Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the yogurt and 3 tablespoons of water, mixing until the dough forms. Add additional water by the tablespoon if the dough is too stiff.
- Shape the Dough:
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead until smoother, and roll into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Use a small round cookie cutter to cut out rounds of dough. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Coat the Dough:
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Dip each dough round into melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Arrange the dough balls in the prepared loaf pan or muffin tin, layering as needed.
- Bake the Monkey Bread:
- Bake until the bread is golden and firm, approximately 25 minutes for the loaf pan or 20 minutes for the muffin tin.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Mix confectioners’ sugar and milk to form a thick paste. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Drizzle over the cooled monkey bread.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
- Servings: 10-12
This Gluten-Free Monkey Bread is not just easy to make but also incredibly tasty. The delightful combination of soft, fluffy bread with a sweet, crunchy exterior makes it a hit for any gathering or a cozy morning at home. Serve it fresh out of the oven for the best experience, and watch it disappear! Enjoy indulging in a gluten-free treat that feels as decadent and satisfying as any traditional recipe.
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Super Easy Gluten-Free Monkey Bread
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 1x
Description
This Super Easy Gluten-Free Monkey Bread is a delightful treat that’s perfect for any time of day. The soft, fluffy dough balls are rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, then baked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a simple glaze, this monkey bread is not only gluten-free but also irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose gluten-free flour, plus more for sprinkling
1 ¼ teaspoons xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ⅞ cups (425 g) Greek-style plain yogurt, at room temperature
⅓ cup (2 ⅔ fluid ounces) lukewarm water, plus more by the tablespoon as necessary
For Rolling:
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
¾ cup (86 g) confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon milk (any kind), plus more by the 1/4 teaspoonful if necessary
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan (or smaller) with unbleached parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside. Alternatively, line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners and set aside.
Make the Pizza Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Add the yogurt and 3 tablespoons of water, mixing until the dough holds together well. If the dough feels too stiff, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until it clumps and holds together without being too sticky.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, sprinkle with more flour, and knead until it’s smoother. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick using a rolling pin. Use a small, round cookie cutter (about 1-inch in diameter) to cut out rounds of dough. Re-roll the scraps as needed.
Roll the Dough in Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip each dough round into the melted butter, allowing excess butter to drip off, then coat it in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place each coated dough ball into the prepared loaf pan or muffin tin. If using a loaf pan, create a single, even layer of dough balls and continue layering until you reach the top of the pan. For a muffin tin, place about 5-6 dough balls in each well.
Bake the Monkey Bread: Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven until the monkey bread is lightly golden and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes for a loaf pan and 20 minutes for a muffin tin. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk, stirring until a thick paste forms. Add more milk, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze is thick but pourable. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled monkey bread and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220