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Lemon Monkey Bread

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This lemon monkey bread is a bright, citrusy twist on the classic pull-apart bread. Soft, fluffy dough pieces are coated in buttery lemon sugar, baked golden, and drizzled with tangy lemon glaze for a fun and shareable treat perfect for brunch, holidays, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading

2 tbsp granulated sugar

2 1/4 tsp (1 package) instant yeast

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)

3/4 cup (180mL) whole milk

1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cut into slices

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 tbsp vegetable oil (or neutral oil)

For the Gooey Lemon Sugar Coating:

10 tbsp (150g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar

2 tbsp lemon zest

For the Lemon Icing:

3/4 cup (95g) powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Lemon zest (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and lemon zest.
  2. Warm milk and butter together until the butter just melts. Whisk in the egg.
  3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a rough dough forms.
  4. Knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, brush with oil, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 12-inch skillet.
  6. Punch down dough, pinch off 1/2 tbsp pieces, and roll into balls.
  7. Toss dough balls in melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest mixture. Arrange in skillet, spreading any leftover coating on top.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread and garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Use a Bundt pan instead of a skillet for a classic monkey bread look.

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar coating for extra warmth.

For a creamier glaze, whisk in a little milk with the lemon juice.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the microwave (15–20 seconds) or low oven until warm.

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