Description
A festive and shareable treat perfect for holiday mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star (1 standard packet)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (5 Tbsp; 71g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups (625g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (130g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, butter, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then add remaining flour. Beat until dough pulls away from bowl sides.
- Knead dough in mixer for 5-7 minutes or by hand on floured surface.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Grease a Bundt pan.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Roll dough into small balls (40-45 total). Dip each in butter, then coat in cinnamon-sugar. Arrange in pan.
- Cover pan and let dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Melt remaining butter, whisk in brown sugar and vanilla. Pour over dough.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- Whisk icing ingredients together and drizzle over bread.
Notes
- Serve warm for best results.
- Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, Christmas Morning Brunch, Holiday Breakfast Ideas