Raisin-Nut Monkey Bread

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 16
Delicious Raisin-Nut Monkey Bread recipe for breakfast or dessert
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar , divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , melted
1/2 cup golden raisin

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
294
Sugar
33g
Fat
11g
Raisin-Nut Monkey Bread is a fun and delicious twist on traditional bread recipes. It's made with a sweet yeast dough and filled with raisins and pecans, then topped with butter and cinnamon sugar before baking. The result is a soft and gooey bread that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. The bread gets its name from the way it's meant to be served- by pulling apart the individual pieces like a monkey would. While the bread does require some time to make, the end result is well worth the effort. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk, this bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Warm milk and butter in a saucepan or in the microwave until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.
2.Sprinkle yeast over warm water and mix. Stir until dissolved and let it stand for 10 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, egg, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix well.
4.Gradually stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Turn the dough on a floured board and knead for 5 minutes.
5.Put the dough in an oiled bowl and turn it over to oil the surface. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
6.Punch the dough down and turn it out on a floured board. Knead in nuts and raisins.
7.Divide dough into 36 pieces and shape into balls.
8.In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon.
9.Dip each ball into melted butter then into cinnamon sugar mixture. Arrange balls in a buttered 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
10.Cover with a cloth and let it stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
11.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes.
12.Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

PROS

This bread is a fun and interactive way to enjoy breakfast or dessert.
It’s sweet and gooey, and the individual pieces can be pulled apart for sharing.

The combination of raisins and nuts provides a nice textural contrast with the soft bread.

CONS

This bread is a sweet indulgence and should be enjoyed in moderation.
It’s high in calories and carbohydrates, and the sugar content may not be suitable for some dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this bread is not the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial nutrients. Raisins are a good source of fiber and antioxidants, while nuts are a good source of healthy fats and protein. Eating this bread as part of a balanced diet can provide some additional nutritional benefits.

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