Monkey Sweet Bread

9 servings

60 minutes

Monkey bread is a delightful treat from Pan-Asian cuisine that combines softness and aromatic spices. Its name relates to the eating method: small pieces easily pull apart like monkeys peeling fruit. This dessert captivates with the tenderness of yeast dough soaked in a mix of cinnamon and coconut flakes, while butter adds a rich flavor to the bake. After baking, the bread becomes airy with a crispy sweet crust. It's perfect for cozy tea times, festive evenings, or as a treat with coffee. It brings warmth of home cooking and becomes a family favorite dessert.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 322.2
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 18.6g
• Carbohydrates: 36.2g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 3 tbsp
• Yeast dough: 500 g
• Cinnamon with sugar: 3 tbsp
• Coconut flakes: 3 tbsp
• Butter: 120 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare sweet dough and divide it into equal parts the size of a walnut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast dough: 500 g

2. Melt the butter and pour it into a dish. Divide the cinnamon, sugar, and shavings into separate dishes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 120 g
   • Cinnamon with sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Coconut flakes: 3 tablespoons

3. Each dough ball should be rolled out, sprinkled with a mixture of cinnamon and/or coconut flakes, rolled into a log, and dipped in butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon with sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Coconut flakes: 3 tablespoons
   • Butter: 120 g

4. Arrange in the form, not too tightly.

5. Carefully coat with egg and sprinkle with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons

6. The dough must rise well (mandatory) for the crumb to be airy.

7. Put in the oven for 40 minutes (depending on the oven).