Buttery Monkey Bread with Cinnamon Drizzle
This fluffy, buttery monkey bread is baked in a fluted tube pan, creating a beautiful pull-apart texture. The dough is rolled into bite-sized balls, dipped in melted butter, and drizzled with a sweet cinnamon glaze for a delightful breakfast treat.
Instructions
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In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and 1 cup of flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Punch down the dough. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and shape into 1-1/2-inch balls. Dip the balls in the melted butter and arrange them evenly in a greased 9-inch fluted tube pan. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm, drizzled with a cinnamon glaze if desired.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
