Name: Best Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast -; 1 1/4 c. whole milk, heated to 110° -; 4 3/4 c. (570 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -; 1/2 c. (105 g.) packed light brown sugar -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 large eggs -; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan -; All-purpose flour, for dusting -; 2 c. (400 g.) granulated sugar -; 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon -; 2 c. (230 g.) confectioners' sugar -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

Recipe information

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Best Monkey Bread

1. Cooking spray -

2. 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast -

3. 1 1/4 c. whole milk, heated to 110° -

4. 4 3/4 c. (570 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -

5. 1/2 c. (105 g.) packed light brown sugar -

6. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

7. 2 large eggs -

8. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened -

9. 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan -

10. All-purpose flour, for dusting -

11. 2 c. (400 g.) granulated sugar -

12. 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon -

13. 2 c. (230 g.) confectioners' sugar -

14. 1/2 c. heavy cream -

15. 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

How to cook deliciously - Best Monkey Bread

1. Stage

Grease a medium bowl with cooking spray. In a large measuring glass, sprinkle yeast over warm milk. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2. Stage

In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, beat flour, brown sugar, and salt on medium speed until combined. Add yeast mixture and eggs. Beat until dough starts to come together. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, letting each piece incorporate into the dough before adding the next. Continue to beat on medium-high speed until dough is soft, smooth, and a little sticky, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Transfer dough to prepared bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

4. Stage

Grease a large Bundt pan with softened butter, making sure to coat all sides well, including the inner tube. On a lightly floured surface, turn out dough. Pat into a square about 1/2" thick. Cut into 60 pieces. Roll each ball to about 1" in diameter.

5. Stage

In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. In a small heatproof bowl, microwave butter in 15-second increments until melted.

6. Stage

Working one at a time, dip balls into butter, letting excess drip off, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Place into prepared pan, layering as you go. Cover with a towel and let rise until dough has expanded, 30 to 45 minutes.

7. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake monkey bread until top is deeply golden, about 40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a platter. Let cool 10 minutes more before icing.