I’m in the midst of the hurricane that is the week of my sister’s wedding. We are furiously making chocolate favors filled with nutella ganache coming up with a last minute favor idea. Maybe these cookies? Designing the programs. Baking the layers for the groom’s cake. Putting the finishing touches on the Bachelorette party. Whipping up a batch of granola. And buying my last minute bridesmaid shoes for a whopping $9. Sometimes procrastination pays off.
Why I’m writing a post in the midst of this—I’m still not sure. Maybe it’s because these little gems are too good to keep a secret? Or maybe it’s because I’m crazy? I’ll let you decide.
1 envelope (2 1/4 tsp.) instant or rapid rise yeast
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
4 1/4 c. all-purpose unbleached flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. salt
Sweet Cinnamon Mixture
1 c. packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
dash of sea salt
Glaze
1 c. confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp. milk
dash of sea salt
Instructions
Make the Sweet Dough. Add a pinch of sugar to the warmed buttermilk. Add yeast and allow to proof for 5 minutes until foamy. (Click here to watch how to proof yeast.)
Whisk together melted butter and eggs.
Combine 4 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt together in a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook. With the mixer on low speed, add the yeast mixture and the egg mixture, and mix until the dough comes together, about 2 minutes.
Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. If after 5 minutes more flour is needed, add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough clears the side of the bowl but sticks to the bottom.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead by hand to form a smooth, round ball. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl (or not—I never oil my bowl) and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled in size.
Make the Sweet Cinnamon Mixture. After dough has doubled in size, mix dry ingredients together in a small bowl. Melt butter in a separate bowl. Line muffin tins with liners or set out bundt pan.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface or a Silpat. Using a bench knife, cut the dough into 60 equal pieces. Roll into balls.
Dip each ball in butter and sweet cinnamon mixture. Place 3 dough balls per muffin tin or place in bundt pan.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (If making ahead of time, forgo the second rise and place the rolls in the fridge. Allow for second rise in the morning before baking.)
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°. Bake 25-30 if baking a bundt or 15-20 minutes if baking muffin style.
_Make the Glaze._Whisk together ingredients until well combined.
Allow muffins or bundt to cool for 5-10 minutes before icing.
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Yea! A wedding. And I’m like you, I’ll add onto the pile of to-dos just to make things interesting and you’re right on the nose with procrastination does sometimes pay off. Sometimes…:) Happy day to your family.
Wow these are fantastic Melissa! And sometimes, even when under a mountain of chaos, baking and blogging just needs to be done. It’s cathartic. At least when I’m stressed and under a mount of to-do’s I find blogging and baking always makes things better… And thanks for not keeping this recipe a secret – I’m totally starving right now.
Truffles are the easiest favor ever. Make ganache, maybe add some booze, chill. Scoop and roll in cocoa powder or nuts. Done. (We have done this a few times in my family 🙂 ).
Absolutely stunning. Love it!
Oh my, these are gorgeous!! I can’t stop staring at the photos… just beautiful!
WOW! These look fabulous. I love monkey bread!
They look really good. Who made the fotos? you ? they look very professional.
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I’ve never had Monkey Bread… your post is definitely making me want to try it, though!!
Hope everything went fabulous today!! You were quite the pastry chef this week, so awesome. Love to you and these monkey bread bites.
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Yea! A wedding. And I’m like you, I’ll add onto the pile of to-dos just to make things interesting and you’re right on the nose with procrastination does sometimes pay off. Sometimes…:) Happy day to your family.
Have so much fun!! These look amazing.
These look so good 🙂 I hope all is going well with the wedding madness. Congrats on the $9 shoe find!
Hope the wedding is fantastic! These are my kind of muffins – delish!
Your pictures are stunningly clean and fresh!
Hope your sis has an utterly fabulous wedding! All the best to your family!
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I love the recipe, but I also love the way they present in their pretty little paper wrappings! So lovely! Debra
I used to make monkey bread on special mornings for my family when I was in high school! But these little guys are adorable!
Mmm these are little bubbles of awesomeness! Yum!
My Mom makes a wonderful monkey bread, when I can convince her to make it. These look spectacular 🙂
These are so fun!
Great recipe! I hope I can make them looking as pretty as you did 🙂
These are beautiful! And, hugs to you. I hope there is lots of fun and beautiful moments in all the chaos.
Oh those look so good! Best wishes to your sister! I’m sure her wedding will go so smoothly with you there.
you are crazy, but thanks for sharing! 😉 good luck with the wedding prep and congrats to your sister!
Yes please. These are gorgeous – somehow more appealing in single servings than in a large cake pan. (though I’d take them either way) 🙂
I made these wedding favors for my friends wedding last October and everyone loved them! Just an idea. Hope it all goes smoothly for you!
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Aaand, the monkey bread looks amazing!
Such an adorable idea!
Wow these are fantastic Melissa! And sometimes, even when under a mountain of chaos, baking and blogging just needs to be done. It’s cathartic. At least when I’m stressed and under a mount of to-do’s I find blogging and baking always makes things better… And thanks for not keeping this recipe a secret – I’m totally starving right now.
I love monkey bread. These are just amazing, Melissa! Hope things settle down for you soon!
Truffles are the easiest favor ever. Make ganache, maybe add some booze, chill. Scoop and roll in cocoa powder or nuts. Done. (We have done this a few times in my family 🙂 ).
And, these muffins look delish 🙂 Now to go make them gluten-free…
I want these right now.
Those look awesome. A must try for sure.