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     MONKEY BREAD

I first learned to make this bread as a young girl from my sweet Godmother, Mama Mac. She owned and operated a successful bakery for many years in Los Angeles, California.
I still remember spending time with her there, smelling the wonderful aroma of her baking.

Over the years I've changed this recipe only a little, just so that it is easier and requires less time to make. It is a wonderful treat to make for those you really care for. I promise, you'll love my tried and true recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup whole Milk, Half & Half, or Whipping Cream, scalded
  • 3 pkgs. Dry Yeast - Rapid Rise Fleischmann's is good
  • 4 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg, beaten lightly
  • 2 sticks of Butter, melted
  • About 5 cups All-Purposed Flour, sifted once
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

    You will need the following utensils:

  • Bundt Pan
  • a roast & yeast thermometer
  • small saucepan
  • measuring spoons
  • flour sifter
  • wooden spoon or heavy rubber spatula
    This bread must be made by hand and not by a machine of any kind.

    Making the Bread:

    1. Grease very lightly, a Bundt pan, sides up to the top and center up to the top with two (2) teaspoons of the vegetable oil.

    2. Pour milk, half & half or whipping cream into a small saucepan. (Use whichever you prefer, depending on the richness of the bread you want, all are good).

    3. Heat at medium high, watch closely as small bubbles form at the sides of the pan. Boil a little longer and remove from heat and pour into the bowl. (Don't let the cream rise to the top of the pan) .

    4. Allow to cool slightly to a temperature between 115 and 120°. (no more, no less)

    5. Having opened the three (3) yeast packages, sprinkle them on top of the warm liquid. Allow to sit for about 5 to 7 minutes then stir a bit. You want to see the yeast foam slightly before going to the next step.

    6. When you see the yeast foaming, add the sugar, salt, beaten egg, and one 1 stick of the melted butter. Stir to mix well.

    7. Using a measuring cup, start to add flour one (1) cup at a time. Stir each cup in to blend well. Continue adding the flour until a soft dough (ball) is formed.
    Leaving dough in the same bowl, pour the remaining one (1) teaspoon of vegetable oil on top and spread over the dough with your hand. Cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    8. Melt the remaining stick of butter in a medium sized shallow bowl. Put aside. Place the dough onto a floured surface and sprinkle a wee bit of flour on top so that the rolling pin won't stick to the dough. Roll out to about 1/2" thickness. Cut dough into 2" diamond shapes.

    Monkey Bread  Monkey Bread

    9. Holding your Bundt pan close to your dough, dip each piece in the melted butter and begin layering the dough into the pan, using smallest pieces on the bottom. All of the butter will be used.

    Monkey Bread  Monkey Bread
    Cover the pan with the clean cloth (I use the cover of my Dough Rising Bowl) and allow dough to rise to top of pan. About 30 minutes.
    Monkey Bread

    10. Preheat the oven 400° F., while the dough is rising this last time. Bake the bread for about 25 minutes. The top and sides should be nice medium dark color.
    (A little over golden brown)

    Monkey Bread

    11. Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 or 10 minutes. Take a dinner plate and place on top of pan and invert the pan. Bread will fall onto plate. Gently lift pan away. Then take another serving plate and place on the bread and invert.

    Monkey Bread

    12. You are now ready to serve your bread warm or allow to cool.
    Serve by pulling pieces apart.

    AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!
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    Nutritional Information Per Serving: 14 Servings

    Calories: 301   Carbohydrates: 36 gm   Fat: 14 gm   Cholesterol: 55 gm
    Protein: 6 gm   Sodium: 186 mg   Fiber: 1 gm   Calcium: 34 mg
    Iron: 2 mg   Vitamin A: 544 IU   Vitamin C: 0 mg
    Percentage of Calories from Fat: 43%
    Percentage of Calories from Protein: 8%
    Percentage of Calories from Carbohydrates: 49%

    The high fat count can be reduced by using 2% milk instead of the rich creams,
    and by using less butter.

    These pages are copyright © 1999 and UPDATED August, 2003 by Toni Dunlap, Toni's Treasures Forever, Inc.

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