Monkey Bread - Garlic & Herbs with Hot Cheesy Dip

This is one of 3 ways you can cook Monkey Bread. For other Monkey Bread variants, see other recipes under recommended recipes

Dough

1. Add yeast to warm water and mix well. Stand for a few minutes until bubbles form on the surface of the water.

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2. Place flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture along with the oil.

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3. Using your hands, mix the dough until it comes together into a ball and is smooth.

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4. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for a few minutes.

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5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling wrap or a tea towel. Set aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.

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Garlic Butter

1. Combine butter, garlic salt, garlic and dried herbs and mix well. Refrigerate until firm and cold reserving one tablespoon for the Cheesy Dip.

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Monkey Bread

1. Preheat oven 200° C / 180° C fan-forced.

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2. Place a one cup (250ml) oven-proof ramekin into the centre of a piece of baking paper. Draw around the base. Turn paper over and place onto a large flat baking tray.

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3. Roll out dough to form a 20cm disc. Add ½ cup Perfect Pizza cheese, fold over and knead until combined and evenly mixed.

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4. Cut dough in half and roll each piece into 3 cm thick logs. Divide each into 12 pieces and roll into balls.

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5. Take a ½ teaspoon of the cold garlic butter and push into the centre of a dough ball. Reroll to enclose. Repeat with remaining butter and dough.

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6. Position stuffed dough balls around the drawn circle and form two rows. Cover with a clean tea towel and stand in a warm place for 15 minutes until risen slightly. When ready to cook, brush with pesto.

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7. Bake for 10 minutes and while cooking, make the Cheesy Dip.

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8. Remove the tray and place ramekin filled with Cheesy Dip into the centre of the Monkey bread. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the rolls. Return to oven and cook a further 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted and golden. Transfer to a serving tray and serve immediately.

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Cheesy Dip

1. Place one tablespoon of the prepared garlic butter mixture, cream cheese and sour cream into a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until hot and smooth. Stir through green onion and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into reserved ramekin.

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