Savory Monkey Bread

Savory Monkey Bread is a delightful and flavorful variation of the classic sweet Monkey Bread. Instead of the usual sweet and sugary ingredients, Savory Monkey Bread is coated with savory elements, creating a delicious and unique treat that is perfect for sharing. Finally, this bread is scrumptious on its own or dragged through a cream cheese or vegetable dip.

Savory Monkey Bread Ingredients

For the Monkey Bread Dough

• Active Sourdough Starter
• Organic Bread Flour
• Warm Water
• Avocado Oil
• Raw Honey or Agave
• Pink Salt

The Savory Coating Ingredients

• Poppyseeds
• Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Seasoning
• Trader Joe’s Pizza Seasoning
• Sesame Seeds
• Kinder’s Garlic and Herb Seasoning
• Butter

Crafting the Savory Monkey Bread Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the Savory Monkey Bread dough ingredients.
2. Next, turn the mixer to speed 2, and as the dough begins to come together, increase to speed 4.
3. Then, once the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, turn the mixer off.
4. Next, place it in a lightly oiled mixing bowl or Banneton Bowl.
5. Finally, cover the dough with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 1 hour. After 1 hour, stretch the dough and form it into a ball.

Combine the Savory Monkey Bread Dough Ingredients

Turn the Mixer to a Speed 2-4 Until the Dough Comes Together

The Savory Monkey Bread Dough is Ready to Rise!

Stretching, Folding, and Rising the Savory Monkey Bread

1. First, after the bread has risen for one hour, take the bread dough out of the bowl and place it on the kitchen counter.
2. Next, pull the edges of the dough out and reform it into a ball.
3. Then, place the ball of dough back into the bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for another hour.
4. Finally, repeat steps 3-5 on hours 2 and 3; then let the dough bulk rise for 4-6+ hours.

Before the Bulk Rise

After the Bulk Rise

Forming and Dredging the Savory Monkey Bread

1. First, after the dough has risen for 4-6+ hours and doubled in size, lightly oil a Bundt pan with olive or avocado oil.
2. Next, place each of the savory coating toppings in a small mixing bowl.
3. Then, peel off about a tablespoon of dough and form it into a ball.
4. Next, roll the ball of dough into one of the savory coating toppings, and then place it into the lightly-oiled Bundt pan.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the balls of Savory Monkey Bread dough have been rolled and coated. Brush with the melted butter.

Lightly-Oil a Bundt Pan; Place Each Savory Coating Into Small Mixing Bowls

Pinch off a Tablespoon of Dough; Form It Into a Ball

Roll the Dough Ball Into the Savory Toppings; Place It Into the Bundt Pan

The Second Rise

1. Once all of the balls of dough have been rolled and coated with savory seasonings, place a kitchen towel over the Bundt pan.
2. Next, let the Savory Monkey Bread rise for another 2 hours before baking.
3. Finally, once the bread dough has risen for 2 hours, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Before the Final Rise

After the Final Rise

Baking the Savory Monkey Bread

1. First, place the Savory Monkey Bread in the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
3. Then, once the bread is baked, remove it from the oven.
4. Next, place a serving platter or wire rack on top of the Bundt pan and invert it. It should slide right out.
5. Finally, let the bread cool to room temperature before serving.

Bake the Savory Monkey Bread for 30-35 Minutes

Invert the Baked, Savory Monkey Bread On a Platter/Wire Rack

Cool to Room Temperature

Serving and Storing the Savory Monkey Bread

Once the bread has cooled to room temperature, serve it immediately. You can enjoy this on its own or paired with a delicious vegetable dip such as Creamy Broccoli Dip, Creamy Veggie Dip, French Onion Yogurt Dip, Chive Cream Cheese Schmear, or Homemade Hummus.

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Savory Monkey Bread

Yield: 1 Bundt Pan Loaf

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Additional Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes

Savory Monkey Bread is a delightful and flavorful variation of the classic sweet Monkey Bread. Instead of the usual sweet and sugary ingredients, Savory Monkey Bread is coated with savory elements, creating a delicious and unique treat that is perfect for sharing.

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Ingredients

For the Sourdough Monkey Bread Dough

• 1 c. Active Sourdough Starter
• 4 c. Organic Bread Flour
• 1 c. Warm Water
• 1/2 c. Avocado Oil
• 1 tbsp. Raw Honey or Agave
• 1 tsp. Pink Salt

For the Savory Seasonings/Toppings

• 2 tbsp. Poppyseeds
• 2 tbsp. Everything Bagel Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. Trader Joe's Green Goddess Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. Trader Joe's Pizza Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds (White or Black)
• 2 tbsp. Kinder's Garlic and Herb Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. Butter, Melted

Instructions

Crafting the Savory Monkey Bread Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the Savory Monkey Bread dough ingredients.
2. Next, turn the mixer to speed 2, and as the dough begins to come together, increase to speed 4.
3. Then, once the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, turn the mixer off.
4. Next, knead the ball of dough until smooth, and then place it in a lightly oiled mixing bowl or Banneton Bowl.
5. Finally, cover the dough with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 1 hour.

Stretching, Folding, and Rising the Savory Monkey Bread Dough

1. First, after the bread has risen for one hour, take the bread dough out of the bowl and place it on the kitchen counter.
2. Next, pull the edges of the dough out and reform it into a ball.
3. Then, place the ball of dough back into the bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for another hour.
4. Finally, repeat steps 3-5 on hours 2 and 3; then let the dough bulk rise for 4-6+ hours.

Forming and Dredging the Savory Monkey Bread

1. First, after the dough has risen for 4-6+ hours and doubled in size, lightly oil a Bundt pan with olive or avocado oil.
2. Next, place each of the savory coating toppings in a small mixing bowl.
3. Then, peel off about a tablespoon of dough and form it into a ball.
4. Next, roll the ball of dough into one of the savory coating toppings, and then place it into the lightly-oiled Bundt pan.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the balls of Savory Monkey Bread dough have been rolled and coated.

The Second Rise

1. Once all of the balls of dough have been rolled and coated with savory seasonings, place a kitchen towel over the Bundt pan.
2. Next, let the Savory Monkey Bread rise for another 2 hours before baking.
3. Finally, once the bread dough has risen for 2 hours, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baking the Savory Monkey Bread

1. First, place the Savory Monkey Bread in the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
3. Then, once the bread is baked, remove it from the oven.
4. Next, place a serving platter on top of the Bundt pan and invert it. It should slide right out.
5. Finally, let the bread cool to room temperature before serving.

Serving and Storing the Savory Monkey Bread

Once the Savory Monkey Bread has cooled to room temperature, serve it immediately. You can enjoy this on its own or paired with a delicious vegetable dip such as Creamy Broccoli Dip, Creamy Veggie Dip, French Onion Yogurt Dip, Chive Cream Cheese Schmear, or Homemade Hummus.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 192mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g