Monkey bread elevated is the best way to eat monkey bread! This heavenly dish makes the best Christmas morning breakfast and, as a tradition, my family loves eating this every year on Christmas Day. My monkey bread calls for King’s Hawaiian Rolls, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, egg, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar. My recipe uses just the right amounts of all ingredients to achieve the best-tasting, softest monkey bread you could ever imagine!
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Why is it called Monkey Bread?
According to Wikipedia’s article, monkey bread is also known as pull-apart bread or bubble bread and is a soft, sweet, sticky pastry commonly served in the U.S. as a breakfast item. Monkey bread consists of pieces of soft-baked dough, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
The origin of the term “monkey bread” is unknown. Food historians believe it comes from a pastry that is a finger food, and those who use their hands to pick it apart, just as a monkey might use his or her hands to eat. Actually, monkey bread’s origins trace back to a Hungarian dessert known as arany galuska, which means “golden dumpling.” Hungarian immigrants brought this dish to the United States in the 1880s and both Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian bakeries started to sell this popular bread in the mid-twentieth century.
Ingredients in Monkey Bread
King’s Hawaiian Rolls. Use a 12 pack of King’s Sweet Hawaiian dinner rolls.
Granulated Sugar. Sugar sweetens up the biscuits just enough.
Cinnamon. Ground cinnamon gives the biscuits some spice and provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. Healthline’s article reports that cinnamon could protect against heart disease and could also improve sensitivity to insulin.
Salt. Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients as well as provides flavor.
Walnuts. Save time and buy pre-chopped walnuts or chop them yourself. Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants. In fact, according to Healthline’s article, walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Butter. You can use either salted or unsalted butter. The recipe calls for ½ cup, or one stick, of butter.
Brown sugar. Brown sugar mixed with butter creates a thick, sweet, caramelized topping.
How to make the best Monkey Bread
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F/ 175 degrees C and spray a Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
STEP 2: Use a knife to cut the rolls into 6-8 pieces. Add them to a large bowl. Pour in the whisked egg and use your hands to mix the ingredients.
STEP 3: In a medium bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the sugar/cinnamon/salt mixture into the large bowl with the chopped rolls and egg. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
STEP 4: Use your hands to place the mixture into your prepared Bundt pan.
STEP 5: Evenly sprinkle the walnuts over the mixture.
STEP 6: In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour the mixture evenly over the ingredients in the Bundt pan.
STEP 7: Bake for 15-22 minutes, until the bread is cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes.
STEP 8: Run a knife around the edges to loosen the bread.
STEP 9: Place an upside-down plate over the top of the bread and invert the pan to serve.
STEP 10: If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment and rating!
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this Monkey Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
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Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 1 12oz package King’s Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg whisked
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F/ 175º C and spray a Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls into 6-8 pieces. Add them to a large bowl. Pour in the whisked egg and use your hands to mix the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the sugar/cinnamon/salt mixture into the large bowl with the chopped rolls and egg. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
- Use your hands to place the mixture into your prepared Bundt pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the walnuts over the mixture.
- In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour the mixture evenly over the ingredients in the Bundt pan.
- Bake for 15-22 minutes, until the bread is cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen the bread.
- Place an upside-down plate over the top of the bread and invert the pan to serve.
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