Maple, Bacon and Pecan Monkey Bread

When we first made this gooey pull-apart, dripping with maple glaze and loaded with bacon and pecans, we had to hold each other back from devouring the entire plate. We used a quick cheat and bought refrigerator cinnamon roll dough to speed things up. It is well worth the effort if you want to take the time to make a yeast dough, however, it takes a few hours of extra work. Personally, we wanted to get to the eating part as fast as possible. Simply roll dough balls in butter and cinnamon sugar, then place over the glaze and bake!

Suggestions and pointers

Easy to modify, this recipe can be changed to suit your taste, such as omitting the bacon or substituting the walnuts. The glaze will stiffen pretty quickly as it cools, so once out of the oven, immediately turn the monkey bread out of the pan. It can be stored covered overnight and warmed gently before serving, but nothing beats eating this fresh with good coffee and company. It’s a huge hit at get-togethers when plated and served warm.