Warm and yummy, this Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread recipe is one of my favorites. Soft dough balls dipped in melted butter and coated in cinnamon sugar, over a glaze which is first added to the baking pan with a layer of toasted pecans so that once baked and turned out, you have an “upside-down”-like bread. Top with a sweet, butter and cream glaze and banana slices.
To make Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in 1 cup of warm milk. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric beater, beat on medium speed, 1 cup of mashed bananas, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of butter, activated yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1½ cup of flour and remaining ½ cup of brown sugar and if using, adding 2 teaspoons of banana extract for extra flavor until a soft and sticky dough forms.
Add remaining 4 cups of flour and mix until combined.
Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a bowl and place dough. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for about 1 hour to rise until doubled in volume.
In a small saucepan, stir ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ cup half-and-half cream and 6 tablespoons of butter until combined then bring to a boil while continuously stirring and mixing.
Set ¼ cup of glaze aside to top monkey bread and pour the remaining into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Fill the base of the pan with ¾ cup of toasted pecans.
Prepare 1 bowl of melted butter and 1 bowl of cinnamon and sugar mixed.
Once risen, punch through dough to release excess air and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide and roll into 48 ball shapes.
Dip rolled dough balls into the butter to coat and then follow with cinnamon and sugar mix all over. Place into the prepared baking pan over the toasted pecans.
Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes to rise again until almost doubled in volume.
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Turn monkey bread out onto a serving plate and top with banana slices and drizzle remaining glaze over. Serve warm.
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Super easy and delish. Made it for my friends, everyone loved it. Def gonna make again.
Delicious!
Simply love this recipe. I made it for a small gathering and everyone raved about it. The combination of flavors is so comforting, and the smell as it bakes takes me back to my childhood. Definitely a keeper in my recipe box.
Delicious
Delicious dish! Made it for a family brunch and everyone loved it. The gooey glaze and bananas were a hit! Can't wait to try it again.
This Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread was a big hit at our family gathering! The kids couldn't stop smiling as they devoured it.
This recipe is just awesome! Made it at home and my kids loved it. Super easy and yummy! It's now a family fav.
Hice este pan de plátano y fue un éxito en casa. A todos les encantó su sabor dulce y suave
Amazing! I baked this monkey bread for my husband after our daughter’s soccer game. The smell filled the house, and he couldn't resist! We loved the gooey texture and sweet glaze. It made our weekend so special. Thank you for this recipe!
This recipe is a family favorite. We made it for our Sunday brunch, and everyone loved it. The smell of bananas baking was magical. I even had my kids helping with the toppings, making it a fun family day.
I made the Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread for a small gathering. Everyone loved it! The gooey texture and cinnamon flavor are just amazing. It's like a cozy hug in a dessert. Will def make again.
Delicious! Made this for a family gathering; it vanished in minutes. The sweet, buttery glaze brought back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. A perfect treat for any occasion!
This banana bread is lit! Made it for my wife’s birthday, and wow, it was a smash hit. The blend of gooeyness and crunch from the pecans is just perfect. Super easy to whip up, too. Definitely gonna be in the rotation! Really happy with this one!
Deliciously sweet delight
¡Delicioso! Hice este pan para el desayuno familiar. Todos se volvieron locos por su sabor y textura. ¡Es un éxito absoluto en nuestras reuniones!
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