Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe

Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

You can either cut this bread into generous slices, or let everyone pick off the gooey pieces themselves, just like monkeys! No one can resist this tender, caramel coated bread. TOH Test Kitchen, Greendale, WI

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Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 20 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water (110° to 115°)
  • 1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • CARAMEL:
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ASSEMBLY:
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • For caramel, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and cream to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour half into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; sprinkle with half of the pecans.
  • Punch dough down; shape into 40 balls (about 1-1/4-in. diameter). In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Place melted butter in another bowl. Dip balls in butter, then roll in sugar mixture.
  • Place 20 balls in the tube pan; top with remaining caramel and pecans. Top with remaining balls. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. (Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.) Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf (20 servings).

Nutritional Facts 2 pieces equals 334 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread in Taste of Home February/March 2010, p36

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Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by krazykrisy

When I saw this recipe in Taste Of Home I knew I had to try it. It is a family favorite now. It is also very easy to make.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by cherrylady

I love it when I find a REAL recipe! To everyone making monkey bread with canned biscuit dough -- YOU HAVEN'T REALLY HAD MONKEY BREAD. Yummy! Worth every minute to make it right!

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2010 by ybowker

Made without pecans as the family doesn't like pecans and didn't have a fluted pan so put them in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Everyone loved the taste and texture! Warm up nicely in the microwave as well!

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by FACSteacher

This recipe is FANTASTIC! It takes more time and work than using the tube biscuits but there is no comparison in taste. Tender, sweet, and gooey! I used someone's idea by dipping the dough in milk it works great with less fat. Wow! A keeper for sure!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by tat2kitten

i always pull out this recipe for special occations or if i need to impress the boss at work.

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2010 by angel_wing93

Me and my boyfriend had an excellant time making this and an even more wonderful time eating it!

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by ohiocook

I halved the dough recipe but did not alter the caramel, and it turned out delectable! I dipped the rolls in milk rather than butter before rolling in the cinnamon-sugar to cut down on the fat, and it turned out as delicious as I hoped. The beautiful honey color of this bread makes it a feast for the eyes as well :)

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2010 by rojasmunoz

My family LOVED this monkey bread..as well as my coworkers. It was very easy to make.

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by jesses99

This was great- I slightly overcooked it though, so be careful the dough should be slightly soft which I didn't know!

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by dongreenfield

For years, I made a monkey bread that was passed down from my mother - and it used butterscotch pudding instead of the caramel sause. I love my recipe - but this one was incredible and is definetly one that I will make again.

I did try something a little different this time - instead of using a bundt pan, I made individual monkey bread by following this reciepe - but then each ball I would seperate into two and used a muffin pan. Afterwards, I was able to individually wrap each muffin-sized bread. I have some more experimenting to do at that - but it turned out great - and for those who are cautious about who touches the bread - this is a great way to go.

 
 

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