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Orange Monkey Bread: A Bright, Citrus-Glazed Pull-Apart Classic First Image

Monkey Bread


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious monkey bread made with fluffy dough and a sweet orange glaze.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0 cups warm milk
  • 0 cups granulated sugar
  • 0 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0 cups orange juice (fresh)
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 0 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp orange juice
  • 0 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar and let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix flour, salt, eggs, melted butter, orange zest, and juice to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled.
  4. Cut dough into small pieces.
  5. Dip each piece into melted butter, then coat in brown sugar and orange zest.
  6. Layer dough pieces into a greased bundt pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden.
  8. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm monkey bread.

Notes

  • Ensure that the dough rises in a warm place for the best results.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg