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Cinnamon Monkey Bread with Creamy Icing Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 loaves
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and easy Cinnamon Bread made with frozen Rhodes Bake-N-Serve bread dough, layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.


Ingredients

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Bread

  • 3 loaves frozen bread dough, Rhodes Bake – N – Serve
  • ¾ cup butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon

Vanilla Icing

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 23 tablespoons milk


Instructions

  1. Thaw Dough: Place frozen loaves on a tray and thaw at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Prepare Pans: Spray 9-inch bread pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Cut Dough: Make 4 deep cuts into each loaf of bread, nearly all the way through, leaving just a small piece connected at the bottom to hold the loaf together.
  4. Butter the Bread: Coat the entire bread completely with melted butter, making sure to coat the inside of each cut thoroughly.
  5. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a wide dish. Roll the bread gently in the cinnamon sugar to create a thick coat and stuff each cut with plenty of cinnamon sugar.
  6. Let Rise: Place each loaf into a prepared loaf pan, cover with a light tea towel, and allow the bread to rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake Bread: Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  9. Make Icing: While the bread cools, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Whisk until smooth and add more milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Serve: Drizzle the icing over the warm bread and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can assemble the bread fully, including cuts, butter, and cinnamon sugar, then refrigerate overnight before baking.
  • Allow the bread to come to room temperature and rise before baking after refrigeration for best results.
  • Use non-stick cooking spray or grease pans well to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th loaf)
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg