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Sourdough Monkey Bread

Sourdough Monkey Bread Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 688

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113g) sourdough discard, unfed
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sourdough discard, warm milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in the 3 tablespoons melted butter, egg, and salt, then mix in the flour to form a shaggy dough. Knead 8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Punch down the cold dough and divide into 40–50 pieces. Roll into balls, dip each in melted butter, and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Make the caramel by melting 3/4 cup butter with brown sugar, then stir in cream, vanilla, and salt. Pour into a greased Bundt pan. Layer the dough balls on top, drizzle with any extra butter and sugar.
  4. Bake 30–35 minutes until deep golden. Cool 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate and spoon any remaining caramel over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

The dough needs an 8-hour overnight rise, so plan ahead. Use a 10-inch Bundt pan. Be very careful when flipping; the caramel is extremely hot.