Best 7 Surprise Bread Recipes

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Surprise bread is an exciting and delicious variation on the classic bread recipe. It's called "surprise" because you can add a wide variety of ingredients to create a unique and flavorful loaf. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, crunchy or soft, there's a surprise bread recipe out there to satisfy your taste buds. From savory fillings like cheese, herbs, and vegetables to sweet fillings like fruits, nuts, and chocolate, the possibilities are endless. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the best surprise bread recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SURPRISE MONKEY BREAD



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When my neighbor hosts brunch, she always asks that I make this monkey bread recipe. I also make a savory version with garlic and cheese for dinner. -Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 20 cubes
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat brown sugar and butter on high for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved; set aside. , Flatten each biscuit into a 3-in. circle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon in the center of each biscuit. Top with a cream cheese cube. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal tightly., Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Layer with half of the biscuits, cinnamon-sugar and butter mixture and 1/2 cup walnuts. Repeat layers., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SOUTHWEST SURPRISE BREAD



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Fat-free refried beans are the surprise ingredient in these soft, high-rising loaves with just a hint of heat. "Beans increase the protein content of the bread and are so good! We serve this instead of garlic bread with Mexican dishes." Sandra Lee Herr - Stevens, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 can (16 ounces) spicy fat-free refried beans
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the beans, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SURPRISE BREAD



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This bread was given to me by my best friend, Sharon, that is no longer with us. Everytime I fix this she is with me. Everyone just loves this bread and you can add anything you like.

Provided by Loretta in Louisiana

Categories     Breads

Time 2h40m

Yield 2 loaves, 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf frozen bread dough, completely thawed
1/2 lb ground sausage, browned and drained
1/2 lb ground beef, browned and drained
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Let bread thaw and rise according to package.
  • If in a hurry, just let thaw.
  • Preheat oven 375 degrees.
  • Brown and drain meat, onions and seasonings.
  • Roll 1/2 dough out on a floured surface.
  • Spoon meat mixture down the middle.
  • Top with cheese and jalepeno peppers.
  • Roll in a loaf.
  • Repeat with other half of bread dough.
  • Place in bread pan and bake for 25 or 30 minutes or until bread is brown.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes, slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 748.7, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 19.7

MONKEY BREAD SURPRISE



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A friend of mine gave this to me. I tweaked it a little and it turned out fabulous. This can be made the night before. Can also use a different type of pan than a bundt pan. Just remember to invert it onto a plate as soon as it comes out.

Provided by Small Town Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits, separated and cut in half
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, removed from package and cut into 3 strips lengthwise
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In bowl combine sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
  • Take one of the half biscuits and knead it into a circle.
  • Slice each cream cheese strip. Will need 60 slices total.
  • Dip a cream cheese slice into sugar mixture. Make sure it's completely covered.
  • Place into center of biscuit circle.
  • Roll up biscuit around cream cheese and pinch together.
  • Roll in sugar mixture till cover.
  • Place seam side up in bundt pan.
  • Repeat until all the biscuits are used up.
  • In microwave safe bowl melt butter. Add remaining sugar mixture and mix well. Pour evenly over biscuits.
  • Bake 35 minutes.

SURPRISE MONKEY BREAD



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This isn't your everyday monkey bread! Inside each biscuit is a sweet cream cheese filling surprise. Yum!!!

Provided by Lisa Allen

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter, cubed
2 tube(s) 10 count refrigerated buttermilk flaky biscuits
1/2 c white sugar
1 8 oz cream cheese cut into 20 cubes
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat brown sugar and butter on high for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • 3. Flatten each biscuit into a 3-in. circle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a heaping 1/2 teaspoon in the center of each biscuit.
  • 4. Top with a cream cheese cube. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal tightly.
  • 5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (if desired) into a 10-in fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Layer in order with half of the biscuits, 1/2 brown sugar and butter mixture and 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans. Repeat layers.
  • 6. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings).

CHRISTMAS SURPRISE BREAD BUNDLES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Christmas Surprise Bread Bundles Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by jolofson

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F.)
1/2 cup (1/4 pound) butter or margarine
1/2 cup half-and-half (light cream) or milk
3 tablespoons sugar (omit if using savory filling)
3 eggs
4 to 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sweet or savory filling (recipe follow)
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Mix the yeast with the warm water and let set for five minutes, heat the butter and the milk and let cool, add to the yeast, add the sugar and salt, beat in the eggs and nutmeg, mix to combine thoroughly. Add the flour until you can not stir with a spoon or mixer. Turn the dough out onto a board and knead in the rest of the flour. Continue kneading for 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and knead a few times. Wrap airtight and place in refrigerator. The dough needs to be cold in order to roll and form, so refrigerate it overnight. Fillings: Sweet cheese filling: Beat together 2 large packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup powered sugar; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in 1 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped candied orange peel. Savory cheese filling: Beat together 1 large packages (8 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 egg; and 1 cup finely chopped green onion. If the filling is not going to be used the day it is made, cover and refrigerated overnight. When you are ready to form the bundles, knead the dough a few times to get the air out. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces, keep the remaining pieces cold while you roll one portion at a time into a 6"to 6 1/2"-inch circle. Place equal portions (2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons) of filling in center. Draw dough up around filling, and pleat; pinch firmly just above filling, letting dough top flare loosely. As you finish each bundle, place 2 inches apart on greased 10 by 15-inch baking sheet. Cover bundles loosely with plastic wrap and place in warm place to rise until puffy, about 30 minutes. Uncover and pinch under pleats to seal. Brush bundles with a mixture of 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. To store, cool completely. The finished bread bundles can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen up to six months, if they aren't eaten before that.

ORANGE SURPRISE SWEET BREAD



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I love using whole things in recipes like whole bags of chocolate chips or whole jars of jam. In this recipe, I use a whole orange! I look for one that feels heavy for its size and has a smooth skin as a pebbly surface means a thick skin and less fruit. The beauty of this quick bread is that it can be served with breakfast,...

Provided by Bee Engelhart

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp approximately, vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp approximately, corn flake crumbs (sold with the breadcrumbs)
1 medium orange
1/4 c orange juice
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
1/4 c milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c golden raisins

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x5 loaf pan with shortening. Dust to coat with corn flake crumbs. Set aside
  • 2. Cut off a sliver of the rind at the nub and the blossom end of the orange. Cut the orange into 8 pieces, removing any seeds. Place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the orange juice and pulse until the orange is finely chopped.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter.
  • 4. Beat in the orange puree, egg, milk, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • 5. Stir in the flour.
  • 6. Fold in the raisins.
  • 7. Scoop the batter by the spoonful into the prepared pan. Use the back of the spoon to level the batter.
  • 8. Bake for 1 hour or until baked through.
  • 9. Cool in the pan until the sides shrink away. Remove to a wire rack and continue cooling to room temperature.
  • 10. Serve slices just as they are or with a smear of cream cheese or butter.

Tips:

  • Proper Preparation: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending and consistent results.
  • Measuring Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients, especially flour and liquids, for precise measurements.
  • Activate Dry Yeast: If using active dry yeast, activate it in warm water with a pinch of sugar before adding it to the mixture.
  • Dough Consistency: The dough should be slightly sticky, but not too wet. If it's too wet, add more flour; if it's too dry, add a little more water.
  • Kneading: Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This develops the gluten and helps the bread rise properly.
  • Proofing: Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1-2 hours. Cover the dough to prevent it from drying out.
  • Baking Temperature: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the bread. The temperature varies depending on the recipe.
  • Baking Time: Keep an eye on the bread while it bakes. Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Cooling: Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving. This helps the bread retain its shape and texture.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation, accurate measurements, and proper technique, you can create delicious and satisfying homemade bread. Experiment with different recipes and variations to find your favorites. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep baking and enjoy the process of creating something delicious and nourishing for your loved ones. Surprise bread is a versatile and creative way to enjoy bread, allowing for endless flavor combinations and variations. So, get creative, have fun, and enjoy the journey of baking and sharing surprise bread with your family and friends.

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