| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Gluten Free Monkey Bread! |
I want to preface this post with an apology. You see, I have a list from the boys stuck on the fridge of things I must make for them. This was on the top and I had to make it gluten free because it would be cruel to bake something like this that we all could not enjoy. I now have a happy family!
Now, let's go back to being a kid again. If you asked me to pick one childhood favorite food memory, it is definitely monkey bread. We cut the biscuits up , shook them in cinnamon and sugar (a few may have been eaten just like that-shhh don't tell), then poured melted butter all over it...heaven! Definitely not health food, but everything in moderation in our house. Trust me, we ate our vegetables too!
The unfortunate part about moderation with monkey bread is that you can never get the thing even. You see these little dough balls leave a space next to the others that needs to be evened out every time you walk by the bread.
Sorry for the blurry picture, but I just needed to warn you, before you make it...it will never even out.
When I was a kid, we used canned biscuits. So when we had our biscuit brunch a couple of weeks ago, I knew I had found the base to "our" monkey bread. Some people make it with yeast dough, but I wanted to make like the illustrator and I remember it! It was seriously the best feeling being able to grab one of those buttery cinnamon sugar balls and eat it! All the boys looked at me in amazement that I could eat it too!
Truth be told, I could have done this years ago with my dairy free biscuit recipe, but for those of you out there with food allergies and intolerances, you know that at some point you just don't want to make anyone "suffer" eating for your food issues. I got to the point where even if I made something that I could eat (vegan or dairy free) people (not my boys-they always welcomed my dairy free versions of food) would gobble it up until they saw me eat it and then they would immediately ask what I did to it. I got tired of being judge like that. So, I just stopped cooking for me all the time. The boys have gotten to the point now where they want to eat what I am eating and since the illustrator can't have gluten and he is going easy on dairy, cooking and baking for all of us has made me feel so much more open about food! I am loving all these old favorites!
This version is a little denser than the fluffy gluten filled biscuits, but it is a perfect gluten free version of our old family favorite!
I let it sit in the pan for a few minutes like I did my old recipe, but realized that it was not necessary when a quarter of it stuck to the bundt pan. So the evening out issue continued!
Gluten Free Monkey Bread
369 grams (about 2 1/2 cups) Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit Mix***
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup Smart Balance Light
1/2 cup So Delicious Coconut Milk
1/2 cup water
Combine the biscuit mix and the baking powder in a bowl and mix well. Next, using a fork or a pastry blender, cut the Smart Balance into the biscuit mix until it looks like little pebbles. Then add the coconut milk and stir until combined. Add the water a little bit at a time if you need it until the dough comes together. It should be sticky, but not wet.
3/4 cup sugar
5 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup Smart Balance Light (melted)
Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a tupperware with a lid.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray.
Scoop the dough into tablespoon sized balls and put them in the sugar mixture a few at a time. I used a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough to make it really easy. Shake the dough balls around to coat them in sugar and then put them in the prepared pan. Do this with all of the dough. Next pour the melted Smart Balance evenly over the dough. Place it in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Here is the tricky part...I would wait maybe 2 minutes to let it set and then flip it out on a serving dish.
***I did the biscuit mix by weight since the gluten free flours are a little heavier. For non gluten free, I use the small four pack of biscuits in the refrigerator section at the grocery store.
Alisa at One Frugal Foodie is putting together an e-book for healthy back to school foods. If you would like to participate, go check out her site!Labels: breads, breakfast, gluten free, quick bread |
posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 8:01 AM  |
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I love monkey bread - when I make it, we can never stop eating it!
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I've never had monkey bread, but it sounds similar to cinnamon rolls. Yum!
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I can't believe I've never had monkey bread before! I've seen it, but I think I've been too afraid... I know I'd eat it all ;)
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Do you know I've never had monkey bread?!? It looks SO ooey and gooey and good!
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I think I'd probably like it denser like the way you said it'd turn out- that's generally how I prefer my bread, too.
And I'll 'fess up to eating all the dough when my mom wasn't looking.... ;)
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So monkey bread is similar to a cinnamon bun ring? I think we made something similar to this, but I don't remember the butter. Hope you have a great Tuesday!
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I've never had monkey bread, it looks yummy, though. I used to see it a lot when we lived in Atlanta. Must be a southern thing??
Jenn
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that's heavenly. i wish it were on my desk right now. i'd eat all of it!
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My jaw dropped when I saw this...I got laid off yesterday and now I'm craving yummy stuff like this!!! So you use Smart Balance Light in the tubs? I've never used it like that before and am really looking forward to trying this recipe!!
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You are so right, it's impossible to walk by without "evening it out!"
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Oh. My. GOD. I need this!!! I was just talking to my mom about how much I miss her monkey bread - it's a sign from the gluten free gods!
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I have to admit, I've never even heard of monkey bread before! But this looks like one heck of an indulgent treat! I can't wait to try it. I know my kids will be in heaven!
Let's see ... do I have all the ingredients on hand? Gluten-free Biscuit Mix? Check! Smart Balance Light? Check! So Delicious Coconut Milk? Check! It looks like I'm good to go! YUMMO, here I come!
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I have to admit, I've never even heard of monkey bread before! But this looks like one heck of an indulgent treat! I can't wait to try it. I know my kids will be in heaven!
Let's see ... do I have all the ingredients on hand? Gluten-free Biscuit Mix? Check! Smart Balance Light? Check! So Delicious Coconut Milk? Check! It looks like I'm good to go! YUMMO, here I come!
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YES!!!! omg reminds me of fritters or zeppoles!! <3 <3
incredible!
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i've always wanted to try monkey bread! your gluten-free version sounds delicious.
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"The unfortunate part about moderation with monkey bread is that you can never get the thing even. You see these little dough balls leave a space next to the others that needs to be evened out every time you walk by the bread." HAHAHAHAHA!! That is SO me!! :) This looks AWESOME!! I'm totally making this. Do you think I could use regular milk instead of coconut milk?
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Oh these look SO good! I don't really remember monkey bread growing up, though...and think I can only recall having it once! I think my mom was more apt to make cinnamon rolls, but even those were too few and far between :P
And i can't believe anyone would be skeptical of your food! you can come cook for me any day of the week ;)
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Amazing! We grew up on monkey bread, it is the best thing!! We have made a gluten free vegan version that turned out pretty good :) It is nice being able to eat something and not having to worry about getting sick! xo
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The monkey bread looks amazing.
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You are the best mom ever! Those last two pics remind me of apple fritters, yum!
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I am SO going to have to make this! My husband has to eat dairy-free and my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece eat gluten-free, so I am sure they would all be tickled pink.
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Monkey bread is my favorite breakfast! I haven't had it since turning vegan, now I want to make it this weekend.
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I'm a little slow, but just posted this as recipe of the day (today :) on GDF facebook - http://www.facebook.com/godairyfree. Love this one and thanks for the mention!
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New to your blog, can't wait to explore. I have a family dairy free and gluten free and I choose to eat a raw living foods diet.
I soooo want to try making this for all of them. Years ago when we went dairy free I read the Smart Balance label and could have sworn it had something from a cow..like whey or casein or something. What do you read on the label?? Do you see any dairy source? We don't consume anything in the "dairy category"....we don't just have a lactose issue it goes deeper.
Thanks for any input. I'm sure you are very wise in this department.
Peace and Raw Health,
Elizabeth
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I'm a chronic even-out-er. (Those calories don't count right??) These would be dangerous in my casa!! :-)
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A little late here - found this by googling "gluten free vegan monkey bread." I have a kid with gluten intolerance, a kid with allergies to eggs, dairy, wheat, and peanuts, and a nursing baby with a cow's milk allergy. Made it this morning and it was perfect! I used Earth Balance (totally dairy-free)and a combination of King Arthur g-f flour and g-f Bisquick. Next time I will melt some Pillsbury dairy-free frosting and drizzle it over the top. thanks!
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This was wonderful!! I highly suggest letting the dough sit for an hour before baking to let the gf flours hydrate. I also suggest using double acting baking powder!! I used 3/4 tsp to avoid the dense concern. Turned out nice and fluffy. Also, I'll be using 1/4 less margarine in the topping next time. I added diced apple tossed in the leftover sugar and cinnamon. Thank you!!!
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I love monkey bread - when I make it, we can never stop eating it!