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Freshly-baked monkey bread rests on a platter, Gluten Free Holiday Dessert Recipes
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Gluten-Free Monkey Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or your favorite GF flour
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if your flour blend doesn't contain it
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter or refined coconut oil
  • 1 cup warm milk, around 110°F or 43°C dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 large eggs or our egg substitutes mentioned above
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar or our sugar substitutes mentioned above
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter or our dairy-free butter substitute mentioned above

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum (if needed), salt, sugar, and yeast.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, warm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.
  • Grease a bundt pan or a round cake pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  • Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Dip each ball into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  • Place the coated dough balls into the prepared pan, layering them evenly.
  • Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes, until it doubles in size.

Baking the Monkey Bread:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Once the dough has risen, bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes.
  • Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate to release the monkey bread. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.