Description
This Sourdough Monkey Bread is a delightful twist on the classic pull-apart bread. Its soft, doughy bites are infused with the rich flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon, making it perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Levain (1:10:10
- overnight or about 12 hours)
- 10 grams ripe sourdough starter
- about 2 teaspoons
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- scant 3/4 cup
- 100 grams water
- about 7 Tablespoons
- 200 grams levain
- about 3/4 cup
- 240 grams whole milk
- about 1 cup
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- melted and cooled
- about 2 Tablespoons
- 55 grams granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup
- 500 grams bread flour
- see recipe note
- about 3 1/3 cups
- 15 grams salt
- about 2 teaspoons
- 230 grams brown sugar
- about 1 cup packed
- 7 grams ground cinnamon
- about 1 Tablespoon
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/2 cup
- pinch of salt
- 65 grams powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup
- 15 grams whole milk
- 1.5 Tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the levain by mixing the starter, flour, and water, and let it sit overnight or for about 12 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared levain, whole milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar, mixing well.
- Gradually add the bread flour and salt, kneading to form a soft dough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 2 hours.
- While the dough rises, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces.
- Roll each dough piece into a ball and dip them in the melted butter, then coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Layer the balls in the prepared bundt pan and sprinkle any remaining sugar mixture on top.
- Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow cooling slightly before inverting onto a plate.
- If desired, mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing and drizzle over the top before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use a ripe sourdough starter. Ensure your dough rises in a warm environment for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
Keywords: Sourdough, Monkey Bread, Dessert, Bread, Cinnamon Sugar