This Maple Monkey Bread is the ultimate comfort food treat, perfect for holiday mornings or festive gatherings. The recipe features a soft, yeasted dough rolled into balls, dipped in butter, and layered with rich maple syrup and crunchy chopped walnuts. As it bakes, the syrup caramelizes, creating a sticky, golden glaze that binds the tender pieces together. The result is a warm, indulgent dessert with a beautiful contrast between the chewy bread and the crunchy nuts. It’s easy to assemble but looks impressive on any table. Serve it fresh from the oven while the maple scent fills the kitchen, pairing beautifully with coffee or tea.
Maple Monkey Bread
Description
This Maple Monkey Bread is the ultimate comfort food treat, perfect for holiday mornings or festive gatherings. The recipe features a soft, yeasted dough rolled into balls, dipped in butter, and layered with rich maple syrup and crunchy chopped walnuts. As it bakes, the syrup caramelizes, creating a sticky, golden glaze that binds the tender pieces together. The result is a warm, indulgent dessert with a beautiful contrast between the chewy bread and the crunchy nuts. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to assemble but looks impressive on any table. Serve it fresh from the oven while the maple scent fills the kitchen, pairing beautifully with coffee or tea.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.
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Heat milk, water, and 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F) and the butter is melted.
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Stir the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients.
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Mix in eggs and enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 6 minutes.
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Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Divide the dough into 32 small pieces and roll each into a ball.
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Melt the remaining butter and dip each dough ball in the melted butter.
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In a greased 10-inch tube pan with a non-removable bottom, layer as follows: 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup walnuts, 16 dough balls, another 1/3 cup syrup, 1/2 cup walnuts, the remaining 16 dough balls, and top with the final 1/3 cup syrup.
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Cover the pan and let the bread rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 to 40 minutes.
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Bake at 375 degrees F (191ðC) for 35 minutes or until done, covering with foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
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Immediately invert the bread onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2023.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 72.1g111%
- Saturated Fat 21.4g107%
- Cholesterol 251.6mg84%
- Sodium 5181.7mg216%
- Total Carbohydrate 298.5g100%
- Dietary Fiber 12.1g49%
- Sugars 64.7g
- Protein 46.9g94%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.