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Savoury Monkey Bread: An Irresistible Pull-Apart Treat

Looking for a show-stopping appetizer or a fun and flavorful snack? Look no further than Savoury Monkey Bread! This delightful creation takes the classic sweet monkey bread concept and flips it on its head, delivering a savory experience that’s guaranteed to impress.

Imagine soft, pillowy balls of dough, each infused with a medley of aromatic herbs, melted cheese, and savory spices. These doughy morsels are then baked together in a bundt pan, creating a beautiful and incredibly tempting pull-apart bread.

Savoury Monkey Bread is perfect for sharing! The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. Customize it to your liking by incorporating your favorite cheeses – cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or even a spicy pepper jack for an extra kick. Add in your favorite herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, or a blend of Italian seasoning. Consider incorporating cooked bacon crumbles, diced pepperoni, or sun-dried tomatoes for added depth of flavor.

This recipe is not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a game night, planning a potluck, or simply craving a comforting and satisfying snack, Savoury Monkey Bread is the perfect choice.

The aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes is simply irresistible, and the warm, cheesy, herby flavors will have everyone reaching for more. Serve it warm, straight from the oven, and watch as your guests eagerly pull apart each delicious bite. Savoury Monkey Bread is more than just food; it’s an experience, a conversation starter, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. So, ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with this unforgettable savory delight!

Dough Ingredients

375 ml milk (warmed to 35 deg C)8 g dry instant yeast650 g AP flour52 g sugar7.5 g salt2 large eggs (lightly beaten)82 g butter (melted then cooled)

Dip

60 G Butter (Melted Then Cooled)

Suggested Coatings

Combo 1: 2 tbsp garlic (minced) 1 cup parmesan (grated) 2 tsp dried oreganoCombo 2: 1 tbsp garlic (minced) 4 tbsp sundried tomatoes (rehydrated & finely chopped) 2 tsp dried basilCombo 3: 4 tbsp olives (finely chopped) 2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp chilli flakesCombo 4: 4 tbsp everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds

Steps

Into the warm milk, add yeast, mix & set aside for 10 mins.Into the bowl of your stand mixer, add flour, sugar, salt & mix.Add yeast mixture into the flour, mix on low speed for 1 min then add eggs followed by butter.Mix for abt 4 mins until dough has come together (it’ll be a wet one), transfer onto a lightly floured surface, slap & fold for abt 2 mins, place in a lightly greased bowl to rest for 10 mins then slap & fold again for another 2 mins.Transfer dough back into greased bowl, cover with cling wrap & let it rest for 2 hrs.Punch out the air from the dough, transfer to a lightly floured surface, divide into 42 equal sized pieces (abt 30 g each), roll them into balls, dip into cooled melted butter then into any of the suggested coatings & place in a greased Bundt pan.Continue coating the remaining dough, pour remaining butter all over, cover with cling wrap for 20 mins & bake in a 175 deg C preheated oven for 25-35 mins.Serve warm.