Desserts

Tropical Monkey Bread

Jen Sobjack
March 11, 2015

A classic monkey bread is given a tropical twist with coconut milk, pineapple, walnuts, and shredded coconut. And it is made completely from scratch!

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2¼ tsp active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105-115F)
1¼ cup warm light coconut milk (105 -115F)
? cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup sugar, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp salt
5½ cups all-purpose flour
2 (8oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
For the coating
¾ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup light coconut milk
1 cup sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut
In a small cup, combine the yeast, warm water, and 1 Tbsp of the sugar. Stir to dissolve; let sit for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, coconut milk, remaining sugar, eggs, salt,...
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Nutritions

Calories
988

Sodium
463mg
19% DV

Fat
14g
21% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
201g
68% DV

Fiber
29g
116% DV
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