Monkey Bread

Despite its name, there isn't the first bit of Monkey in this recipe. That didn't stop me however from gathering the needed ingredients to make this wonderful sweet bread that is great with coffee over breakfast, or with a glass of milk before bed.

Ingredients: 30 Canned Biscuits (flaky works the best)

2 tsp. Cinnamon

1 Stick Butter (or margarine)

1 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup Chopped Nuts (optional)

Remove the Biscuits from the cans and cut into fourths

In a separate bowl combine the Sugar

And Cinnamon

Roll the Biscuit pieces into the Sugar mix

Begin layering them into a Greased and Floured tube pan

Alternate between the Biscuit layers with the Chopped Nuts

In a separate pan melt the Butter

Then add the Brown Sugar

Bring to a boil

Then pour over the Biscuits

Once evenly coated, bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 25-35 minutes

Remove from the oven and let sit in the pan 10 minutes before serving

I have had store bought Monkey Bread many times before, but never a homemade one. After whipping up this quick and simple recipe, I don't think I'll ever buy one again. It has the consistency of a doughnut with the flavor of a cinnamon bun, the best of both worlds.

White Bread

Homemade Bread is something everyone should know how to make, Its healthier than store bought, and makes your house smell wonderful while it bakes. 

Ingredients: 8-8 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

2 1/4 tsp. Yeast

2 1/2 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 Cups Water

1 1/2 Cups Milk

1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil

1/4 Cup Honey

In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups Flour

The Yeast

And Salt

In a separate pan, heat together the Water

Milk

Oil

And Honey until very warm (120-130F)

Gradually add the warm liquid to the dry mix, beating on medium speed 

Scrape the sides occasionally

Add 1 more cup of Flour and beat another two minutes on high speed

Stir in just enough Flour to form a soft Dough, then turn out onto a lightly Floured surface

Add more flour and knead until smooth and elastic

Form the Dough into a ball

Cover and let rise on the Floured surface for ten minutes

Divide the Dough in half and roll into two Loaves

Place in two greased loaf pans and let rise until double in size (30-60 minutes). Bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 25-35 minutes (or until golden brown). [For a nice crispy crust, use a spray bottle filled with water to spritz the loaves and the inside of the oven to create steam before closing the oven and baking]

Remove the Bread from the oven and let cool on a wire rack

Once cool, slice to any thickness desired and enjoy. (for best results let cool over night)

I have made this recipe several times, its consistent and always tastes great. Once you've made it a few times and get the hang of it, try adding in different spices and ingredients to give it your own signature flavor.