Monkey Bread Delight

Indulge in the sweet and sticky goodness of Monkey Bread Delight. This classic pull-apart bread is coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a vanilla glaze, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Follow this easy recipe to create a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients:

For greasing the bundt pan:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (or active yeast, see note 1)
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (may need more or less depending on your altitude)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Cinnamon Coating:

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions:

Prep the Bundt Pan:

1. Grease a large, 12-cup bundt pan with softened butter (about 3 tablespoons).

Dough:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, water, sugar, melted butter, and yeast. Mix to combine and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and salt, mixing on low speed. Once the dough comes together, increase to medium speed and mix for 6-8 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides, is tacky but not sticky, shiny, and smooth.
3. Transfer the dough to a large lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Cinnamon Coating:

1. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Place melted butter in a separate small bowl.

Assembly:

1. Form the dough into an 8-inch square, cut into 64 pieces, and roll each piece into a ball.
2. Roll each ball first in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
3. Arrange the coated balls in the prepared bundt pan, layering and staggering.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy.

Baking:

1. Unwrap and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until deep brown and bubbly.
2. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a platter. Cool for an additional 10 minutes before drizzling with glaze.

Glaze:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large liquid measuring cup until smooth.
2. Pour over the slightly cooled bread.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
• Servings: 8 servings

Enjoy the irresistible flavor and texture of Monkey Bread Delight. This delicious treat is sure to become a family favorite!