This is the first non-gluten-free recipe here on the blog, but sometimes, you just need a little treat. 🙂 This monkey bread comes together in less than 2 hours and is best enjoyed straight out of the oven.
Monkey Bread
2016-05-16 21:05:55
Serves 7
This decadent monkey bread is gooey on the bottom and crunchy on top. Enjoy it with a glass of almond milk, a scoop of ice cream, or drizzled with glaze.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
82g
Servings
7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
7%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 172mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 41g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
8%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
For the Dough
- 1 packet active yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup almond milk (heated to 105-110ºF)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (I used avocado oil)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour (if needed)
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon (which is also 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, warmed almond milk and maple syrup. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2. Add the flour and salt. Knead until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit of whole wheat pastry flour.
- 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it into a 1/2"-thick rectangle.
- 4. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into five even slices length-wise and nine slices side-to-side
- 5. Roll each square into a ball. You may need to combine the edge pieces in order to make all the balls equal.
- 6. In a small bowl, melt the Earth Balance and add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip each dough ball in the cinnamon mixture and place on a greased loaf pan. Pour any remaining mixture over the balls.
- 7. Set your oven to "Proof" or place the pan in a warm place and let it rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the balls are above the rim of the pan.
- 8. Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and hard when poked. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with glaze if desired: 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix together and pour over warm monkey bread.
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