For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the sugar syrup. Ensure the milk is not too hot, as it can kill the yeast. If the top of the monkey bread is browning too quickly, tent it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Holiday Monkey Bread
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS18
Imagine a holiday morning, the aroma of warm spices filling the air, as everyone eagerly anticipates tearing into this delightful monkey bread. Studded with cranberries and walnuts, it's an irresistible treat that brings out the playful side in everyone.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol55 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium218 mg
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Sugar29 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepActivate the Yeast (15-20 minutes): In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand until foamy.
02
StepPrepare the Dough (10-12 minutes): Add granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead with the dough hook on low speed until a soft, smooth, elastic dough forms. Add walnuts and cranberries; knead until evenly distributed.
03
StepFirst Rise (1.5 hours): Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
04
StepPrepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
05
StepShape the Monkey Bread (20-25 minutes): Grease a Bundt pan generously. Butter a work surface and place the dough on top. Press into a 15x15-inch square. Brush with melted butter. Cut into 64 squares using a pizza cutter. Roll each square into a ball and coat in cinnamon sugar. Arrange in the prepared Bundt pan.
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StepSecond Rise (35 minutes): Cover and let proof.
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StepPreheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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StepMake Sugar Syrup (5-7 minutes): In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar until bubbling. Remove from heat; whisk in orange zest until smooth.
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StepAssemble and Bake (35 minutes): Pour sugar syrup over dough balls. Bake until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean. Place a baking sheet below to catch drips.
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StepCool and Serve (10 minutes): Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Cool to warm before serving.
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Zachariah Kiehn
Jun 29, 2025This was a huge hit at our holiday brunch! Everyone loved pulling apart the sticky, sweet pieces.
Jabari Stark
Jun 10, 2025The baking time was spot on for my oven. The monkey bread was perfectly golden brown and cooked through.
Reggie Greenfelder
Jun 8, 2025The orange zest in the caramel sauce really elevated the flavor of this monkey bread. Will definitely make again!
Kade Zemlak
May 26, 2025I substituted pecans for the walnuts and it worked perfectly. This recipe is very adaptable to different tastes.
Robin Little
May 23, 2025I found the dough a little sticky, but adding a bit more flour during kneading helped. The end result was delicious!
Name Frami
May 18, 2025This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but totally worth it for a special occasion. It's a real showstopper!
Leola Dicki
Apr 29, 2025My kids had so much fun helping me roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar. It's a great recipe to make with little ones.