Monkey Bread

Name: Monkey Bread
Ingredients: 2 envelopes active dry yeast; 1/3 c. very warm water; 1/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 4 Tbsp. melted butter (lukewarm); 2 eggs; 4 1/2 to 5 c. flour; 1 c. currants or raisins; 3/4 c. chopped pecans; 1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar; 1/3 c. evaporated milk or cream; 2 Tbsp. corn or maple syrup; 5 Tbsp. butter

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 envelopes active dry yeast
1/3 c. very warm water
1/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. melted butter (lukewarm)
2 eggs
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1 c. currants or raisins
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/3 c. evaporated milk or cream
2 Tbsp. corn or maple syrup
5 Tbsp. butter

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of water.
2

Mix remaining water with powdered milk, sugar and salt.
3

Pour over the dissolved yeast. Stir in the melted butter.
4

Beat in 2 eggs.
5

Stir the dough out onto a floured surface and clean the bowl.
6

Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until it is smooth and bouncy.
7

Grease the bowl and return dough to it.
8

Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in size.