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Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread

  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Monkey Bread is a sweet, sticky, and utterly irresistible treat combining soft, fluffy dough with warm cinnamon sugar and a natural gelling agent twist for perfect moistness and tender texture. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and quick preparation to create a crowd-pleasing, flavorful delight everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ cup Plant-Based (dairy/cheese)
  • 1 teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar (natural flavoring)
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon (natural flavoring)

Additional Ingredients

  • Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural) – 2 tablespoons (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by combining the flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Whisk them together before adding vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and plant-based (dairy/cheese). Mix everything until a soft dough forms, then stir in the natural gelling agent to enhance moisture and tenderness.
  2. Form the Dough Balls: Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into bite-sized balls, ensuring they are fairly uniform in size for even baking.
  3. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar with cinnamon. Toss the dough balls gently in this mixture until each piece is fully coated with the sweet cinnamon sugar.
  4. Layer and Assemble: Spray a bundt pan or deep baking dish with oil. Layer the coated dough balls inside. For extra flavor, drizzle a mixture of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar over the dough balls as you layer.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the assembled monkey bread in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Allow it to cool slightly before turning out onto a plate so the gooey cinnamon sugar coating can set beautifully.

Notes

  • Keep dough balls uniform in size to ensure even baking and easier sharing.
  • Be generous with the cinnamon sugar coating to maximize flavor and sweetness.
  • Using a natural gelling agent is key to achieving a tender texture and moist crumb.
  • Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving to let the sticky coating firm up.
  • Use a well-greased or non-stick pan for easy removal without losing the gooey top layer.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Monkey Bread, Sticky Cinnamon Bread, Sweet Pull Apart Bread, Plant-Based Monkey Bread, Easy Breakfast Bread

Find it online: https://classicrecipehub.com/monkey-bread/