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Christmas Morning Monkey Bread

Prep 30 min Cook 35 min Total 1 hr 5 min Servings 10

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Invert while warm; once the caramel sets the bread sticks to the pan.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Butter a Bundt pan and scatter pecans in the bottom.

  2. 02

    Cut dough into 1-inch pieces, roll into balls and toss in cinnamon sugar; layer in the pan.

  3. 03

    Melt butter with brown sugar and vanilla; pour over. Rise 45 minutes.

  4. 04

    Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and invert.

Notes & swaps

  • Invert while warm; once the caramel sets the bread sticks to the pan.

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