Satisfy your sweet tooth with this gooey, gluten-free monkey bread! Fluffy dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for pull-apart fun. Kids and adults love this recipe!
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This homemade gluten-free monkey bread is soft, fluffy, gooey and bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor! Children and adults love this recipe. We enjoy it for special occasions, brunch and even dessert. The dough is soft and the icing is smooth and creamy!
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Please note that the gluten-free bread flour we recommend contains wheat but does not contain gluten. If you don’t use wheat flour, don’t use this flour.
Why you will love this recipe
- This gluten free monkey bread is gooey and sweet!
- Picky eaters and kids love it.
- You will love the cinnamon sugar taste.
- This recipe is relatively easy to prepare.
- The butter provides a delicious buttery taste and keeps the bread moist.
- This homemade monkey bread tastes great any time of day.
- Ideal for Easter brunch, Christmas morning, birthdays and other special occasions.
- Check these out Gluten free pop tarts for another gluten free breakfast recipe!
Ingredients and Substitutes
These are the main ingredients and substitutes for this homemade gluten-free monkey bread. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredient list and instructions.
For this recipe, we recommend using King Arthur gluten-free bread flour. This flour mixture contains wheat but has been freed from gluten. If you are gluten free but sensitive to wheat, please do not use this flour.
Granulated sugar provides the sweetness.
Instant yeast ensures that the dough rises and becomes fluffy.
A little salt balances the sweetness.
Baking powder also helps the dough rise.
Use lukewarm water, around 110 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps activate the yeast.
Eggs help hold the bread dough together.
Brush the pan and dough balls with melted, unsalted butter.
Mix sugar and cinnamon to coat dough balls.
Finally, mix together the powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
Taste and texture
This gluten-free monkey bread is bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor!
The dough is soft and fluffy. This monkey bread will melt in your mouth!
How to do…
Step 1
First prepare the bread dough. In the bowl of a food processor, add the gluten-free bread flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking powder. Stir to combine.
step 2
Then add cream, lukewarm water and eggs. Stir until a thick and sticky dough forms.
step 3
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and form the dough into a ball. Place a kitchen towel over the bowl. Let rise for 60 minutes until it has almost doubled in volume.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a Bundt pan vigorously with nonstick spray. Pour the 2 tablespoons melted butter into the bottom of the pan.
Step 5
In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Place the 4 tablespoons melted butter in another shallow bowl.
Step 6
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Add some melted butter over it and then roll it in the cinnamon sugar.
Step 7
Place in the bundt pan. Repeat for the remaining dough. Pour the remaining melted butter over everything.
Step 8
Bake for 45 minutes or until the dough has risen.
Step 9
Finally, take the pan out of the oven. Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 7 to 8 minutes.
Step 10
While cooling, mix powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Stir until creamy.
Step 11
Invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate. Glaze and serve immediately!
Expert tips for success
Follow these tips and tricks to make the best homemade gluten-free monkey bread.
For the best consistency, we recommend using gluten-free bread flour first.
Regular gluten-free flour doesn’t rise as much.
Don’t skimp on the cinnamon flavor. It really makes a difference.
Let the dough rise. This step creates a light and airy texture. Be patient and let the dough rise for the recommended time.
Don’t bake for too long.
Flavor variations and add-ins
Consider these fun flavors for your gluten-free monkey bread.
For a warmer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
To add a chocolaty touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the warm monkey bread for an extra decadent treat.
For a crunchy consistency, fold in chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
Additionally, mix in dried fruits like cranberries or raisins, or even fresh fruits like blueberries to add a touch of flavor and texture to the dish.
How to serve and store it
Serve this gluten-free monkey bread warm from the oven, either for breakfast or dessert.
This recipe tastes best when eaten immediately.
It goes perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.
To store your bread, cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and let it sit at room temperature.
It stays fresh for 2 to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We really recommend this type of gluten-free bread flour. Other flour doesn’t work either.
Grease your bundt pan generously with melted butter. This will prevent it from sticking to the pan.
This monkey bread is best eaten immediately or shortly after baking.
Equipment needed
10-inch bundt cake: This is our favorite bundt pan for baking. It’s nonstick, but we still prefer to spray the pan to prevent sticking. It is very easy to remove and does not stick.
Cake stand: This cake stand is ideal for displaying and storing the gluten-free monkey bread.
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