Homestyle Cinnamon Swirl Monkey Bread

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Soft, buttery dough pieces twisted with cinnamon and baked into a pull-apart bread perfect for sharing any time of day. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar 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 320 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: 90 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup warm whole milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 2 large eggs.
  2. Step 2: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: While dough rises, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar with 2 tbsp ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  5. Step 5: After rising, roll dough into a large rectangle about 12x16 inches. Spread 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  6. Step 6: Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 1-inch pieces. Arrange the pieces in a greased 9-inch bundt pan.
  7. Step 7: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Step 8: Cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a plate to enjoy pull-apart cinnamon bread.

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