Another Yummy Monkey Bread Recipe

This irresistible Monkey Bread recipe comes straight from a local news anchor's mom – a family favorite for years! Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress with a deliciously easy, pull-apart treat. Warm, gooey, and bursting with cinnamon and pecans, this monkey bread is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Prepare it the night before for an even easier morning!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 302 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Another Yummy Monkey Bread

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

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

  1. Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray and arrange 1/2 cup chopped pecans on the bottom.
  2. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar over the pecans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  4. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Cut 1 loaf (1 pound) of your favorite bread into halves, then cut each half into 8 slices.
  6. Roll each bread slice into a ball. Dip each ball in the melted butter mixture to coat.
  7. 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.
  8. Repeat until all bread slices are used.
  9. Let the monkey bread rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  12. Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving platter.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy!
  14. **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

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