Description
Warm, gooey, and layered with cinnamon-sugar bliss, this Loaf Pan Monkey Bread is the ultimate quick breakfast treat or sweet snack idea. With pull-apart bites of soft dough baked into a golden crust and kissed with buttery caramel flavor, this easy recipe is a hit for both breakfast ideas and dessert. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or a cozy family morning, this loaf version is easier to serve, slice, and store than the traditional monkey bread. Whether you’re looking for food ideas that are comforting or dinner ideas that end with something sweet, this loaf pan monkey bread ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for coating)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional topping)
Extra melted butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Stir to form a shaggy dough.
3. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes until doubled.
5. Melt 1/2 cup butter in one bowl. Mix 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in another.
6. Punch down dough and divide into 30–36 pieces. Roll each into a ball. Dip in melted butter, then in cinnamon sugar.
7. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Layer coated dough balls inside, staggering the placement.
8. Cover pan and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and center reaches 190°F.
10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove and brush with extra melted butter and brown sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Let the dough rise fully for a soft, fluffy interior.
Brush the top with butter after baking for a glossy, rich finish.
Store leftovers tightly wrapped and reheat to bring back that fresh-baked softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: monkey bread, loaf monkey bread, pull apart bread, cinnamon bread, brunch bread