Garlic Monkey Bread

 I make this in a bundt pan, but you can make it on a cookie sheet or baking pan if you want.

GARLIC MONKEY BREAD

Bread Ingredients:

*1/4 cup warm milk (not hot)

*3/4 cup warm water (not hot)

*2 tablespoons granulated sugar

*2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast

*3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 large egg, beaten 

*3 tablespoons butter, room temperature 

Butter Cheese Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter, melted

*2 garlic cloves, minced

*2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

*1 teaspoon dried oregano 

*1 teaspoon dreid basil

*1 cup monetary jack cheese, shredded

*1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Bread Directions:

~In a small bowl, lightly whisk 1/4 cup warm milk, 3/4 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast together.

~Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, or until proofed (bubbly).

~In a large mixing bowl, whisk 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese together.  

~Stir in yeast mixture.

~Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1 beaten egg.

~On a clean surface, knead dough until soft and elastic (there will be cheese lumps), about 6-8 minutes. 

~Lightly grease bowl (I use the one I was using to make the bread in).

~Add dough to greased bowl, and cover.

~Allow dough to rise for about 1 hour or until double in size.

Butter Cheese Directions:

~Melt 1/2 cup butter and 2 minced garlic cloves over low heat.

~Remove from heat and stir in spices.

Let's Put It Together:

~Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray.

~Mix 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese and Parmesan Cheese together. 

~Punch down dough.

~Cut dough into quarters.

~Cut each quarter into 10 pieces.

~Roll each piece into a ball.

~Dip each dough ball into butter mixture and then into cheese mixture.

~Place each dough ball into bundt pan.

~Cover lightly with plastic wrap.

~Allow to rise in a warm draft free area for 50-60 minutes.

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Cover lightly with aluminum foil.

~Bake for 15 minutes.

~Remove foil.

~Bake for another 20-25 minutes (top should be a golden brown).

~Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

~Run a knife around the outside and inside edges of pan.

~Place a plate on top of pan and flip over for the bread to slide out.