CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN MONKEY BREAD

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Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your taste, cut back on the bourbon or use milk as a non-alcoholic substitute. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 semisweet baking chocolate bars (4 ounces each) plus 1 ounce, broken into 1/4-ounce pieces (36 pieces total)
BOURBON CARAMEL:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
1 cup chopped pecans
BOURBON CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1 semisweet baking chocolate bar (4 ounces), chopped
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey

Steps:

  • Microwave 1/4 cup butter until melted. Dissolve yeast in warm water and milk; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl, combine eggs, bourbon and melted butter; stir in 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 36 rolls. Flatten rolls into circles; place 1 chocolate piece in center of each. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges well to seal. Melt remaining butter; pour into a shallow bowl. Place remaining sugar in another shallow bowl. Dip balls in butter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in sugar., For bourbon caramel, bring brown sugar, butter and bourbon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Pour half of the caramel into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with half the pecans and half the dough balls; repeat. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place a sheet of foil on bottom oven rack. Bake on middle oven rack until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil for last 10-15 minutes if top browns too quickly.) Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Meanwhile, for bourbon chocolate glaze, melt chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Rosa Gonzales
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover biscuits. I always have a few extra biscuits in my freezer and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Mireyna Lopez
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I followed the recipe exactly and my monkey bread turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful and the chocolate and bourbon flavors were perfectly balanced.


Talha Irshad
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The monkey bread was dry and the chocolate and bourbon flavors were too overpowering.


Supportive Prabeen
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Alejandra Marinero
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I made this for my family for Christmas breakfast and they loved it! It was the perfect way to start our day.


Jackie Douglas
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This monkey bread is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Derrick Scott
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and bourbon, but I really enjoyed this monkey bread. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Marco Struwig
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I made this monkey bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Everything Channel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover biscuits. I always have a few extra biscuits in my freezer and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Umar Gul
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I followed the recipe exactly and my monkey bread turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful and the chocolate and bourbon flavors were perfectly balanced.


Isaac Sarbah
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The monkey bread was dry and the chocolate and bourbon flavors were too overpowering.


Kibirango Chrizestom
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Larkay
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I made this for my family for Christmas breakfast and they loved it! It was the perfect way to start our day.


Dede Tolley
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This monkey bread is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Prince UMAIRSLAMAN Prince UMAIRSLAMAN
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate and bourbon, but I'm glad I did. It was surprisingly delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Young Man
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chocolate and bourbon flavors are so rich and decadent.


Millicent Rowlands
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This monkey bread was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.