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Holiday Monkey Bread

Holiday Monkey Bread

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Holiday Monkey Bread

Prep Time:
45 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Cool Time:
10 mins

Rise Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
16

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This sweet and sticky, holiday-themed monkey bread, studded with just the right touch of cranberries and walnuts, is so deliciously decadent and addictive that it will turn the most civilized group of guests into a troupe of ill-mannered simians. This will be literally torn apart in minutes, which is the whole idea, and apparently the inspiration for the name.

 If you don’t have a Bundt pan, and don’t want to buy one just for this, you can use any pan that will fit the amount of dough, but the design not only makes for a great presentation, but I think the extra surface area in the center makes for a better bake. And, if cranberries and walnuts aren’t your thing, this will work with any other combination of dried fruit and nuts, or you can simply serve it plain. No matter what you add to yours, this is a party classic for a reason, and, I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

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Dough

  • 1 1/3 cups warm milk

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more as needed for greasing pan and work surface

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Sugar Syrup

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

  • For dough, warm milk in a saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave, to no higher than 105 degrees F (40 degrees C). Pour warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle in yeast; let stand 15 to 20 minutes.


  • Combine sugar, egg, melted butter, flour, and salt, and knead in the bowl of a stand mixer. Knead with the dough hook attachment on low speed until a soft, smooth, elastic dough forms, about 10 minutes. Add walnuts and cranberries, and knead until evenly distributed, 1 to 2 minutes more.


  • Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, for cinnamon sugar, stir sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl; set aside.


  • Butter a Bundt pan generously; set aside. Butter a work surface, and set dough on top. Press and stretch dough into a 15×15-inch square; brush generously with melted butter.


  • Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 64 squares. Roll each piece into a ball, and then roll in cinnamon sugar. Transfer dough balls into the greased Bundt pan, without pressing them together.


  • Cover and let proof for about 35 minutes.


  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


  • Meanwhile, for sugar syrup, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar, and wait for the mixture to just start to bubble slightly, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and whisk in orange zest. Continue to whisk until a smooth caramel-like sauce forms. Pour sauce over top of dough balls, coating evenly. 


  • Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. To be safe, place a sheet pan on the rack below the Bundt pan in the oven to catch any dripping syrup. Let monkey bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes; turn out onto a plate. Let cool to just warm before serving.

    Holiday Monkey Bread

    Holiday Monkey Bread

    John Mitzewich

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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    Calories

    19g
    Fat

    54g
    Carbs

    5g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    16

    Calories
    404

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    19g

    25%

    Saturated Fat
    10g

    52%

    Cholesterol
    55mg

    18%

    Sodium
    218mg

    9%

    Total Carbohydrate
    54g

    20%

    Dietary Fiber
    2g

    6%

    Total Sugars
    29g

    Protein
    5g

    11%

    Vitamin C
    0mg

    0%

    Calcium
    52mg

    4%

    Iron
    2mg

    10%

    Potassium
    109mg

    2%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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