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Sourdough Monkey Bread

Sourdough Monkey Bread

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Sourdough Monkey Bread is a delightful treat that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy weekend at home. This sweet, gooey pull-apart bread brings back fond memories of family fun and makes for an irresistible dessert. Made with simple ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe utilizes your sourdough starter to create fluffy, cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls that are baked to perfection. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, each piece is a joy to pull apart and enjoy! Whether you’re baking for brunch or a sweet evening snack, this Sourdough Monkey Bread is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g filtered water
  • 85 g active sourdough starter
  • 70 g cane sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 8 g sea salt
  • 430 g bread flour
  • 113 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix filtered water and sourdough starter until combined. Add cane sugar, egg, sea salt, and bread flour. Mix into a sticky dough.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (4-6 hours).
  3. Punch down the risen dough and divide into small pieces (about 1 inch). Roll into balls and coat in brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  4. Layer the coated dough balls in a greased bundt pan. Let rise briefly before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes.
  5. Allow cooling slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.

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