Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, divided; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 semisweet baking chocolate bars (4 ounces each) plus 1 ounce, broken into 1/4-ounce pieces (36 pieces total); 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 semisweet baking chocolate bar (4 ounces), chopped; 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 semisweet baking chocolate bars (4 ounces each) plus 1 ounce, broken into 1/4-ounce pieces (36 pieces total)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
1 cup chopped pecans
1 semisweet baking chocolate bar (4 ounces), chopped
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey

1
Microwave 1/4 cup butter until melted. Dissolve yeast in warm water and milk; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl, combine eggs, bourbon and melted butter; stir in 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
3
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 36 rolls. Flatten rolls into circles; place 1 chocolate piece in center of each. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges well to seal. Melt remaining butter; pour into a shallow bowl. Place remaining sugar in another shallow bowl. Dip balls in butter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in sugar.
4
For bourbon caramel, bring brown sugar, butter and bourbon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Pour half of the caramel into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with half the pecans and half the dough balls; repeat. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place a sheet of foil on bottom oven rack. Bake on middle oven rack until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil for last 10-15 minutes if top browns too quickly.) Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Meanwhile, for bourbon chocolate glaze, melt chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

1695

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, divided, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread

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