Monkey Bread Recipe

Name: Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 1/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. warm plain mashed potatoes; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. potato water (lukewarm); 1 pkg. quick rising dry yeast; 6 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. milk (lukewarm); 1/4 lb. butter, melted

Servings: persons

1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. warm plain mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1/2 c. potato water (lukewarm)
1 pkg. quick rising dry yeast
6 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. milk (lukewarm)
1/4 lb. butter, melted

1
Cream together in mixer shortening, butter, sugar and salt. Add potatoes.
2
Add eggs; beat until light.
3
Dissolve yeast in potato water.
4
Add alternately 1 cup flour at low speed.
5
Add 2 cups flour with warm milk.
6
Knead in remaining flour.
7
Knead until smooth on floured board.
8
Place in lightly oiled bowl.
9
Cover with towel and put in warm place.
10
When dough doubles, divide in half. Roll out about 1/3-inch thick.
11
Cut and dip pieces in butter.
12
Lay pieces around one on top of other in 5-cup mold with center opening.
13
Bake in 400u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.
14
Reduce heat the last 10 to 12 minutes to 350u00b0.

1906

kcal

Calories

Fat

322

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. vegetable shortening, 1/4 c. butter, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

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