Cranberry Orange Pull-Apart Monkey Bread
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Cranberry Orange Pull-Apart Monkey Bread
Description
This recipe uses dinner rolls halved and dipped in melted butter then rolled in sugar mixed with orange zest, imparting a citrus aroma and sweetness. Coarsely chopped fresh cranberries are combined with the coated dough pieces before layering in a greased bundt pan. After covering, the dough rises overnight, producing a fluffy, airy texture.
Baked at 375°F for 45-50 minutes with foil protection to prevent excessive browning, the rolls become golden and fully cooked. Once inverted onto a plate, a glaze made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest is drizzled over the top, adding tanginess and a glossy finish.
This pull-apart bread suits holiday gatherings or weekend breakfasts, delivering soft, sweet rolls with bursts of tart cranberry and bright orange flavor. It can be enhanced by adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Store cooled bread at room temperature under plastic wrap for up to 3-4 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave to restore softness.
Ingredients
Pull Apart Bread
- 24 dinner rolls frozen or only partially thawed, frozen
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted, salted
- orange zest of 1 1/2 oranges
- 2 cups cranberries chopped and squeezed to release excess juices, fresh
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons orange juice
- orange zest of 1/2
Instructions
- Cut each roll in half and set aside. Generously spray the sides and bottom of a bundt pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Melt the butter in another bowl. Dip each piece of dough first in the melted butter and then in the sugar zest mixture. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the coarsely chopped cranberries to the bowl of sugar coated dough and toss to combine, then transfer to the prepared bundt pan. Cover lightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise overnight until the rolls are puffy and reaching the top of the bundt pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, then bake the monkey bread for 45-50 minutes until the rolls in the center are cooked through. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes of baking to prevent the rolls on top from browning too much.
- Remove the monkey bread from the oven and immediately invert onto a large plate or serving platter. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and pour over the monkey bread while still hot, then serve for guests to pull apart while warm.
Notes
- Store cooled monkey bread covered at room temperature for 3 to 4 days; warm slightly before serving.
- If using frozen cranberries, fully thaw, then chop and squeeze out excess liquid to prevent sogginess.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough mixture for added crunch if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 109g | 36% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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