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Sweet & Nutty Maple Brown Butter Monkey Bread

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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Sweet & Nutty Maple Brown Butter Monkey Bread is the ultimate comfort treat, perfect for cozy mornings, festive holidays, or weekend brunches. Soft, pull-apart dough is coated in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with nutty brown butter and maple syrup, and layered with toasted nuts for a gooey, irresistible indulgence everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and eggs to yeast mixture, then gradually combine with dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

  • Make the brown butter maple sauce: melt butter over medium heat until golden and nutty. Whisk in maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Punch down dough and divide into 1–1.5-inch pieces.

  • Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each dough piece in cinnamon sugar and lightly dip in some brown butter maple sauce.

  • Grease a bundt pan. Layer dough balls, sprinkling toasted nuts between layers. Pour remaining sauce over top.

  • Cover pan and let dough rise 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean; cover with foil if browning too fast.

  • Cool 10 minutes, invert onto a plate, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh active dry yeast for best results.

  • Brown butter adds rich, nutty flavor—do not skip.

  • Toast nuts for extra crunch and flavor.

  • Best served warm; reheat leftovers in oven to maintain softness.

  • Can be made ahead: assemble in pan, refrigerate overnight, then bake next morning.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

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