Ingredients for Another Yummy Monkey Bread
- Sweet Roll Dough
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Light Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
How to Make Another Yummy Monkey Bread
- Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray and arrange 1/2 cup chopped pecans on the bottom.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar over the pecans.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Cut 1 loaf (1 pound) of your favorite bread into halves, then cut each half into 8 slices.
- Roll each bread slice into a ball. Dip each ball in the melted butter mixture to coat.
- Toss the butter-coated bread balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Arrange them on top of the pecans in the prepared bundt pan.
- Repeat until all bread slices are used.
- Let the monkey bread rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving platter.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- **Make-Ahead Tip:** Prepare the monkey bread up to the baking stage the night before. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking, adding about 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
175g
Fat
37g
Carbs
15g