Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
Ingredients
- Bread dough: 1 lb (May be store bought/ frozen or homemade; homemade bread dough recipe follows)
- ½ stick butter, melted (4 tablespoons)
- 1 cup shredded Colby-jack cheese
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Homemade Bread Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons yeast
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Divide dough into 2 ounce portions, shape into balls.
- In a small bowl, mix the butter, parsley, and garlic together.
- Dip ½ of each dough ball into the butter mixture and place in a greased 9x5” loaf pan.
- When the bottom of the pan is covered, sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese on top of dough.
- Continue with remaining dough, adding cheese as each layer is formed.
- Top with any remaining cheese.
- Allow to rise in a warm place (75-80F) for 45 minutes, or until almost double in size.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden.
Homemade Bread Dough
- Combine the water and yeast in a bowl, allow to dissolve five minutes.
- Add the oil, honey, flour, and salt and mix until a dough is formed.
- Knead dough 15 minutes and allow to rest 30 minutes before shaping into balls for above recipe.