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Homemade Monkey Bread with Cinnamon and Walnuts

Homemade Monkey Bread with Cinnamon and Walnuts

  • Author: Anthony
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Homemade Monkey Bread with Cinnamon and Walnuts is a soft, gooey treat bursting with warm cinnamon spice and crunchy toasted walnuts. Tender dough bites are rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection, making it an irresistible comfort food that is perfect for sharing at family breakfasts or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (natural)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (natural)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (melted, for dipping)

Nut Topping

  • 1 cup walnuts (toasted)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and sugar. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Form the Dough Balls: Lightly flour your hands and roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, creating the classic pull-apart monkey bread shape.
  3. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together cinnamon and brown sugar. Dip each dough ball in melted vegetable oil, then roll it generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  4. Toast the Walnuts: Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast them for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Assemble the Monkey Bread: Grease a bundt pan thoroughly. Layer the coated dough balls in the pan, sprinkling toasted walnuts between each layer to add crunch. Pack the dough balls tightly for even baking.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown and the bread feels springy to the touch. Let it cool slightly.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate to reveal your gooey, cinnamon and walnut covered monkey bread. Pull apart pieces and enjoy every sticky, nutty bite.

Notes

  • Keep dough balls approximately 1 to 1.5 inches for ideal baking and pull-apart texture.
  • Double-dip dough balls in cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness and gooeyness.
  • Toast walnuts gently to avoid bitterness and enhance crunch.
  • Ensure the bundt pan is well-greased for smooth removal.
  • Watch the bread closely near the end of baking to keep it soft inside and avoid overbaking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of monkey bread
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: monkey bread, cinnamon, walnuts, plant-based, gooey bread, pull-apart bread, vegan dessert, breakfast bread

Find it online: https://homedishideas.com/homemade-monkey-bread-with-cinnamon-and-walnuts/