Name: Pull-Apart Monkey Bread (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 4 tsp. active dry yeast; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 cups gluten-free flour; 1 Tbsp. xanthan gum; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1-3/4 tsp. salt; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter (melted)

There’s something magical about monkey bread—warm, gooey and so much fun to pull apart piece by piece. This version brings all the cozy, cinnamon-sugar goodness of the classic treat, but with a gluten-free twist that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re sharing it at brunch, serving it up for a special occasion or just treating yourself, this is the kind of dessert that feels like a hug on a plate.

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Pull-Apart Monkey Bread (Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 11

Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
4 tsp. active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups gluten-free flour
1 Tbsp. xanthan gum
2 tsp. baking powder
1-3/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil

Topping

1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

Place 3/4 cup warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. Prep dough ingredients.
Using stand mixer, combine flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt. Whisk together. Add yeast mixture, eggs and oil. Mix on medium speed with dough hook. Add 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is sticky but touchable. Knead in mixer for 5 minutes.
In medium bowl with lid, combine cinnamon and sugar. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and drop into cinnamon sugar. Cover and shake to coat.
Place dough balls into greased 12-cup Bundt pan, evenly distributing. Pour remaining cinnamon sugar over top, cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour melted butter over risen dough, place pan on sheet pan to catch any drips and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool for 3 minutes before turning out onto platter.