Gorilla Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9-inch tube pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Cut bread dough into approximately 2 1/2-inch pieces. Flatten half of the dough pieces into small circles. Place a cube of cream cheese in the center of each flattened circle. Fold the dough around the cream cheese, pinching the seams to seal completely. Roll all filled and unfilled dough pieces into smooth balls. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Set aside. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Arrange half of the filled and unfilled dough balls in the prepared tube pan, followed by half of the toasted walnuts and raisins (if using). Drizzle half of the brown sugar syrup evenly over the mixture. Repeat with the remaining dough balls, walnuts/raisins, and syrup. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the gorilla bread is golden brown and the dough is fully cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving platter. Serve warm, encouraging guests to pull apart the individual dough balls. (10 minutes)