SAVOURY MONKEY BREAD RECIPE

For the perfect party starter, serve this delicious herbed bread with olive oil, butter or your favourite dips. Perfect!

Prep Time    : 1 hour 45 mins

Cook Time   : 40 mins

Servings      : 12

INGREDIENTS

·         4 cups (600g) plain flour

·         2 teaspoons salt

·         1 sachet (7g/2 tsp) dried yeast

·         1 teaspoon caster sugar

·         1 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Egg

·         1 1/2 cups (375ml) warm water

·         1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

·         100g butter, melted

·         2 garlic cloves, crushed

·         2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

·         2 tablespoons poppy seeds

·         2 tablespoons pistachio dukkah

·         1/4 cup (20g) parmesan, finely grated

·         1/4 cup (20g) natural flaked almonds

·         2 tablespoons chilli paste

·         2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

·         2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

EQUIPMENT

·      25cm (top measurement) ring or bundt pan

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the flour, salt, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg, water and oil and stir to combine. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl. Loosely cover. Set aside for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.

2.   Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 25cm (top measurement) ring or bundt pan with a little of the melted butter. Lightly dust with flour.

3.   Punch down the dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide dough into quarters. Cut 1 dough quarter into 16 small portions, then roll into balls. Repeat with remaining dough quarters.

4.   Combine remaining butter and garlic in a bowl. Place sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dukkah, parmesan, almonds and chilli paste in separate bowls. Combine the chives and parsley in a small bowl.

5.  Brush 1 dough ball evenly with garlic butter and roll in sesame seeds. Place in the base of the prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough balls, alternating with poppy seeds, dukkah, parmesan, almonds, chilli, chive mixture and remaining sesame seeds. Set aside for 15 mins to rise.

6.   Bake for 30-40 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside in the pan for 5 mins to cool before turning on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe from taste.com.au

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