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Sourdough Discard Monkey Bread

Sourdough Discard Monkey Bread: Easy, Gooey Cinnamon Bliss

Sourdough Discard Monkey Bread combines gooey pieces with cinnamon sugar, perfect for brunch and reducing food waste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use warm milk for better mixing.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Starter Use active or discard starter; 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup water can replace discard.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use salted or unsalted.
For the Cinnamon Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Creates a sweet, crunchy coating.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Provides classic flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melts during baking.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Combines with butter to form a sticky sauce.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Bundt pan
  • pastry cutter
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sourdough Discard Monkey Bread
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  2. Prepare Butter: Take 1/2 cup of cold butter, cut into small cubes, and incorporate into the dry ingredients until resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of warm whole milk, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup of sourdough discard, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Shape Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.
  6. Coat Dough: In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Add the dough pieces in batches and shake to coat.
  7. Layer in Bundt Pan: Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with butter and layer the cinnamon-coated dough pieces into the pan.
  8. Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter and stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, cooking until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), pour the warm glaze over the dough, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the monkey bread to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.

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