Herb Monkey Bread
Transform your next gathering with this irresistible Herb Monkey Bread, a savory twist on a classic favorite. This tear-and-share bread combines pillowy, homemade dough with the aromatic flavors of fresh parsley, rosemary, and garlic, all coated in melted butter and sprinkled with parmesan for a cheesy, herbaceous finish. Baked to golden-brown perfection in a bundt pan, each bite offers a soft, buttery texture paired with a burst of fragrant herbs. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or party centerpiece, this pull-apart bread is both impressive and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner or contributing to a potluck, Herb Monkey Bread will quickly become a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast.
Add 1.25 cups of warm water, 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
In a small bowl, mix together 8 tablespoons of melted butter, 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 0.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 1-inch pieces (about the size of a ping-pong ball). Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
Dip each dough ball in the herb butter mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated, and layer them in a well-greased bundt pan or tube pan.
Continue layering the coated dough balls until all are in the pan. Pour any leftover herb butter mixture evenly over the dough.
Cover the pan with the kitchen towel and let the bread rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until the dough balls have puffed up significantly.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
Serve warm, and pull apart the bread by hand. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.5 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.3 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3070 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
