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Snowflake Pull-Apart Monkey Bread

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A festive, pull-apart monkey bread shaped like a snowflake and filled with layers of cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of homemade butterscotch sauce. This soft, gooey bread is perfect for Christmas morning or holiday gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Filling:
  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • Butterscotch Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp whiskey (or maple syrup for non-alcoholic version)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Add more flour as needed to create a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  3. Knead until smooth, then transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, mix together the filling ingredients (butter, brown sugar, cinnamon).
  5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a 10-inch circle. Layer 3 circles with filling in between, then top with the final dough circle.
  6. Place a glass in the center. Cut 16 even strips around the glass. Twist pairs of strips away from each other twice and pinch ends to seal.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Brush bread with beaten egg. Bake for 30 minutes, spooning any leaked filling back on halfway through.
  9. While baking, make butterscotch sauce: simmer brown sugar, butter, and cream for 5 minutes. Stir in whiskey and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
  10. Drizzle warm sauce over baked bread. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Replace whiskey with maple syrup or rum extract for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts or orange zest for added texture and flavor.
  • Refrigerate overnight after shaping for easy morning baking.
  • To freeze, wrap unbaked or baked bread tightly and store for up to 2 months.

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