Eggless Caramel Monkey Bread

If you love warm cinnamon pastries, this eggless caramel monkey bread is going to be your new favorite treat.

It is made of soft dough balls rolled in cinnamon sugar, layered together, and baked under a quick homemade caramel sauce.

Many sweet breads depend on eggs to stay soft, but this recipe is completely egg free. Instead, a little plain yogurt in the dough keeps every bite light, tender, and pillowy.

That makes it a wonderful option if you have an egg allergy, avoid eggs in your diet, or simply do not have any in your fridge today.

You can pull it apart with your fingers while it is still warm and gooey, which makes it so much fun to share with family or friends.

Why You’ll Love It

Extra Soft Texture – The Greek yogurt creates a pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth crumb without needing a single egg.

Rich Homemade Caramel – Melted brown sugar and butter bubble together into a luscious glaze that coats every bite.

Fun Pull-Apart Style – Tearing into sweet, bite-sized pieces makes eating this treat exciting for the whole family.

Classic Cinnamon Flavor – Rolling each dough ball in cinnamon sugar ensures warm, cozy spice in every mouthful.

Ingredient List

For the Dough

• 1 cup Whole Milk, Warmed To 110°F
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour

For the Coating

• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, Melted

For the Caramel

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk, sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.

Step 2

Whisk in the melted butter, Greek yogurt and salt. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft, shaggy dough forms.

The yogurt stands in for the egg and keeps the bread extra soft and pillowy.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes, until smooth, elastic and just slightly tacky. Place it in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.

Step 4

Grease a 10-cup bundt pan well. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and pour the melted butter into a separate small bowl.

Step 5

Punch down the dough, divide it into about 48 pieces, roughly 1 inch each, and roll them into balls. Dip each ball in the melted butter, roll it in the cinnamon sugar and layer the balls in the bundt pan.

Step 6

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar and any leftover cinnamon sugar. Let it bubble for 1 minute, stir in the vanilla and pour the caramel evenly over the dough.

Step 7

Cover the pan and let the dough rise for 30-40 minutes, until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 8

Set the bundt pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 30-35 minutes, until deep golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then flip it onto a serving plate and serve warm.

Tips

Check the Milk Temperature

I recommend using a kitchen thermometer to make sure your milk is right around 110°F before adding the yeast. If the milk is too hot, it will ruin the yeast and your dough will not rise at all.

If you do not have a thermometer, test a small drop on the inside of your wrist. It should feel gently warm like bathwater, never hot.

Waiting until the mixture gets foamy confirms that the yeast is active and ready to go.

Bring the Yogurt to Room Temperature

In this eggless recipe, plain Greek yogurt replaces the egg to keep the bread tender and soft. From my experience, adding cold yogurt straight from the fridge cools down the dough and delays rising.

I recommend setting your yogurt on the counter about 20 minutes before you start baking. Starting with room temperature ingredients helps the dough rise on time.

Grease Every Corner of the Pan

You’ll get the best results if you take extra time to coat every inner surface of your bundt pan. The sweet caramel coating gets very sticky as it bakes in the oven.

My favorite trick here is to use softened butter and spread it into all the grooves with a pastry brush. If you miss a spot, pieces of bread can get stuck when you invert the pan.

Try These Next

• Eggless Brioche Bread
• Eggless Chocolate Babka
• Eggless Cinnamon Bread Pudding
• Eggless Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
• Eggless Sticky Toffee Pudding

Questions You Might Have

Can I assemble this eggless monkey bread the night before?

Yes, you can assemble the dough balls in the pan, pour the caramel over them, and cover the pan tightly in the fridge overnight.

Set the pan on your counter for about an hour before baking so the dough warms up and finishes puffing.