Monkey Bread

Name: Monkey Bread
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons melted; 1 cup, warm milk (about 110 degrees); 1/3 cup, warm water (about 110 degrees); 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces), granulated sugar; 2¼ teaspoons, instant or rapid-rise yeast; 3 1/4 cups (16¼ ounces), all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface; 2 teaspoons, table salt; 1 cup packed (7 ounces), light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons, ground cinnamon; 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter (1 stick), melted; 1 cup (4 ounces), confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons, milk

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Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2005

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SERVES6 to 8

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted a faster recipe for monkey bread that didn't compromise on its delicious flavor. To expedite the rising and proofing in this recipe we used a large amount of instant yeast and added sugar to the dough. Butter and milk helped keep ...

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