Comments on: File under: Fast & easy holiday breakfast

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:47:40 +0000

Could you dip these in the chocolate mixture from your Chocolate Monkey Bread recipe?

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:10:52 +0000

I made these Christmas morning and they were wonderful. My family was very pleased and the kitchen smelled wonderful while they baked. rated the recipe. Thanks for a super simple, tasty recipe. My family thinks we should have these after we open presents every year!

By: Dana Booth

Dana Booth — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:39:57 +0000

Hi PJ et al! Thx for the recipe; was thinking about Christmas breakfast this morning. Two things.

First, I’d also like to remind everyone of KAF’s coffee cake recipe from a couple of years ago that you put together the night before and bake the next morning. I make mine with equal parts ap and white whole wheat flour. yummmm

Second, you mentioned above that wheat flour would change the texture. What about equal parts white whole wheat and ap, still adding in the cornstarch?Would that perhaps bump up the nutrition level a bit without alternating texture too much so we’d feel less guilty of the many sweet Christmas indulgences?

Either way, my whole family loves monkey bread, so you can be sure I will make this. My kids (2,4,6) can even easily help Thx!!

Dana

Dana, this is a great treat for kids to help make, indeed. All I can say is, try the white whole wheat with AP; I didn’t try it, so can’t tell you what’ll happen. I think it’ll just be denser, that’s all, but will taste just fine… PJH

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:58:32 +0000

For those of us that, ahem, have never made our own biscuits, could you share exactly how much flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and heavy or whipping cream you use?

I have been trying to find something for a doctor I work for whom has 8 kids and a very ill wife at the timebeing. I think this would be perfect for him to pop in the oven on Christmas morning….off to get me some tree pans.

PS. Think 2 will be enough for a family of 10?

Hi Mandy - please click to the recipe at the end of the blog photos, that gives you the complete ingredients. Or access the Monkey in a Tree recipe from here. And yes, 2 pans would definitely be more than enough for 10 people - How nice of you to think of your boss’ family. I’m sure they’ll like this. PJH

By: cjsmama

cjsmama — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:32:07 +0000

These look wonderful. You know the cinnamon rolls in the can — do you have a recipe for the white frosting that comes with them? I’d love to try it on your recipe.

Hi - Try the icing from these cinnamon buns. I think it’s what you’re looking for. Enjoy! PJH

By: leslie

leslie — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:09:19 +0000

Ohhhhmy..these look soooo very perfect!

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:53:07 +0000

I will be traveling for the holidays, but would love to make the dough before I leave, and do the rolling/freezing/baking portion of the recipe once I arrive. Do you think the dough will still work well if it’s refrigerated prior to the rolling and freezing? Thanks for your help, and all the wonderful baking ideas!

No, Claire, I’d at least get so far as making the dough into balls, then freeze the balls. When you get there, you can coat in butter, roll in sugar, and bake. Would that work for you? - PJH

By: Lenore

Lenore — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:13:07 +0000

Hello from Lenore. Since there are not too many Lenore’s around, my sister in law saw your blog post and emailed me. She and I both love baking but did not know we shared your blog.

I’m excited about this recipe. It fits everything I asked for and I appreicate your responsiveness. I’m going to ‘test’ it this weekend!

Thank you, Lenore

Ah, bringing people together in unexpected ways, Lenore — even sisters-in-law. Love it! PJH

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:54:05 +0000

I have made something similar to this for years using the biscuits that come in a tube. These, obviously, look much better. When I have made it in the past, I make a carmel sauce with butter and brown sugar and mix it with the dough before putting in the pan. Could I also do that with this recipe? If so, would I still freeze or would I need to bake it right away?

Yes, make the caramel sauce. Yes, freeze, OR yes, bake right away. All of the above. Sounds great! PJH

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:21:00 +0000

Hmmmm…. my husband loves nuts in everything. What about chopped pecans mixed in with the sugar and maybe some of the mini Cinnamon Chips? Or do you think that would be too much sugar/cinnamon?

Actually, I think that would be yummy. These aren’t all that sweet as is - I was thinking they’d be good dipped in syrup while hot, but the mini cinnamon chips (and nuts) would be fantastic. Thanks for the great idea, Joanne- PJH