Cinnamon Butter Monkey Bread Loaf

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A sweet, buttery monkey bread baked as a loaf, perfect for slicing and sharing at brunch. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, combines bread flour, active dry yeast, warm milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups bread flour, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 cup warm milk (110°F), 2 large eggs, and 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter. Mix and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Step 2: Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Step 3: Punch down dough and tear into 1-inch pieces. Mix 2 tbsp ground cinnamon with 1/3 cup brown sugar in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Dip each dough piece into 4 tbsp melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Step 5: Layer coated pieces into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, packing tightly.
  6. Step 6: Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. Step 7: Bake loaf for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

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