Recipe: Monkey Bread (using frozen dinner rolls) and Monkey Bread (bread machine) for Ryanzdad

Monkey Bread

Step 1. Grease one Bundt pan with butter.

Step 2. Place (1) 24 oz package of Frozen dinner rolls on bottom.

Step 3. Sprinkle with (1) sm. pk .of ButterScotch instant pudding

Step 4. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon

Step 5. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Step 6. Slice up (1) stick of butter and add over top

Let rise --- bake at 350 deg. till golden.( about 30 min.) Serve warm and gooy.

Monkey Bread
Recipe for bread machine.
This recipe includes an optional glaze which makes a nice presentation at a brunch buffet, however, its use is certainly not necessary to enjoy this sweet and tasty pull-apart treat.

Dough:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup water
1/2 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 to 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, finely chopped (optional)

Coating:
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter, melted

Glaze (optional):
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
About 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place ingredients for dough in bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer. (If using the raisins and/or nuts, add them during the second kneading. Many machines sound a beeping alert at the start of the second kneading.)

Select Dough setting and start machine. Keep a close eye on the process, helping to incorporate all ingredients, if necessary.

Once cycle is complete, remove dough and on a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of dough into 1-inch diameter balls. While forming the dough, be sure to keep it covered with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap while you are shaping the dough to prevent it from drying out.

Grease a 12-cup bundt pan and set aside.

For the coating, combine the sugars, flour and cinnamon together in a small bowl, mixing well.
Dip each dough ball into the melted butter; roll in the coating mixture and pile them in the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle any remaining coating over the top and then drizzle with any remaining butter. Cover pan with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place for about 35 to 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting bread onto a plate.

For the glaze (if using): Combine all ingredients with enough milk to make a thin consistency and drizzle over the warm monkey bread. Allow glaze to set before serving. This treat is best served warm. Makes 8 to 10 servings.