5 from 6 votes
Caramel Monkey Bread
Caramel Monkey Bread is one of our very favorite brunch foods! Light. fluffy balls of homemade dough covered in rich caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. It's a perfect centerpiece for Christmas morning or just a lazy weekend morning.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
people
Calories:
607 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 package yeast
- 1/4 cup water warm
- 1 1/4 cups milk warm
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups flour
Caramel Sauce
- 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter sliced into smaller pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
If you REALLY want it gooey and caramely you can double the sauce
- 1 cup pecans optional, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In a large, bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and half of the flour (2 1/2 cups) Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour until it forms a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 7-8 minutes).
- Place in a greased bowl and turn over to get the whole dough ball greasy. Cover and let rise for about an hour or until the dough doubles in size.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream and bring to a boil. Stir for about 3 minutes until it's nice and melted together. Pour half of the caramel sauce into a greased, fluted pan. If you are using pecans, add half of them to the pan as well.
- When the dough is done, punch it down and form it into 35-40 balls. In a pie pan or shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Place melted butter in another bowl. Dip balls in butter, then roll in a cinnamon/sugar mixture. Arrange dough balls into the fluted pan.
- Pour the remaining caramel sauce evenly on top of the dough balls.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown (if they are browning too fast you can loosely cover it with tin foil). Cool for 10 minutes, then turn upside down onto a serving plate.
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Notes
- Store any leftover caramel monkey bread in a plastic bag at room temperature. It should stay soft and fresh for about two days. Freezing leftovers is also an option. Monkey bread will keep for about a month in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
607kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
159mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
793IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 793IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.