Pull-Apart Cinnamon Monkey Bread (Printer View)

Soft, gooey muffins with cinnamon-sugar dough, glazed for a delicious breakfast or snack treat. Just bake and enjoy.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup warm milk
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Glaze

11 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
04 - Combine the wet and dry mixtures and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
06 - Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating. Pour melted butter into another bowl.
07 - Divide dough into 48 pieces and roll each into a 1-inch ball. Dip each ball into melted butter, then coat thoroughly with cinnamon sugar.
08 - Place 4 coated dough balls in each muffin cup.
09 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
11 - Drizzle glaze over warm muffins and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for making with kids as each muffin is made by hand
  • Ready in under one hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple kitchen staples and pantry ingredients
  • Easy to double or halve for gatherings or quiet mornings
  • Smells incredible while baking and always disappears fast
02 -
  • These muffins are best enjoyed while still warm and gooey
  • Contain plenty of cinnamon which is great for its warming qualities
  • Leftovers taste as delicious the next day when gently reheated
  • This recipe freezes beautifully so you can make ahead and always have treats ready
03 -
  • Gently press the dough balls together in the muffin tin to help them rise together smoothly
  • Sift your powdered sugar for a lump-free glaze every time
  • Do not overbake or the centers can dry out instead of remaining soft and gooey
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