This Cinnamon Monkey Bread is a deliciously sweet and sticky treat that’s perfect for sharing. Made with small balls of dough coated in melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then baked together until caramelized, this pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleaser. Each bite is a delightful combination of soft, fluffy bread and a crunchy, sugary crust, making it an irresistible addition to any coffee break or gathering.
Why You’ll Love This
- Fun and Interactive: The pull-apart nature of this bread makes it a fun, interactive dessert or snack.
- Irresistibly Sweet and Spicy: The combination of cinnamon and sugar creates a warm, comforting flavor.
- Perfect for Sharing: This bread is ideal for serving at gatherings, as everyone can enjoy pulling off their piece.
- Simple to Make: Despite its impressive appearance, monkey bread is quite straightforward to prepare.
Ingredients for Dough:
- 500g flour
- 100g sugar (½ cup)
- 1 large egg
- 25g fresh yeast / 8g dry yeast (1 tbsp)
- 100ml sour cream
- 160g milk (¾ cup)
- 100g butter
- 7g salt (2/3 tbsp)
Ingredients for Coating:
- 1 cup brown sugar (demerara)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 100g melted butter
Ingredients for Glaze:
- 20g melted butter
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixer with a dough hook, combine egg, milk, sour cream, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt. Start on low speed, then add butter gradually and continue mixing for 2 minutes.
- Increase to medium speed and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare a 30 cm diameter baking pan by greasing it with soft butter and sprinkling with brown sugar. Remove excess sugar.
- Form the Balls:
- Divide the risen dough into small pieces and roll them into balls.
- Coat the Dough Balls:
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.
- Dip each ball in melted butter, then roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Arrange them in the prepared pan, close to each other. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Bake the Bread:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare and Apply the Glaze:
- Mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and milk to make the glaze.
- Once baked, turn out the monkey bread onto a plate and drizzle with the glaze.
Enjoy your Cinnamon Monkey Bread, a sweet and sticky treat perfect with coffee!
