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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
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 warm water
  • 1 1/4 cups warm milk
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 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 Chopped Pecans optional
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the remaining caramel sauce evenly on top of the dough balls.
  6. 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.

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 (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 793IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

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.