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Coconut Caramel Monkey Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of lukewarm cream milk
  • 1/3 cup of lukewarm water
  • ¼ cup of white caster sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons of active dried yeast
  • 2 cups of plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 ½ cups of white spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) of softened unsalted butter (divided in half)

For the coconut coating:

  • 100g of unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup of firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom

Instructions
 

  • Combine the active dry yeast in a small bowl with warm milk, water, and white caster sugar.
  • Mix and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cardamom in a large bowl.
  • Incorporate the wet yeast mixture into the dry ingredients using a butter knife until a sticky dough forms.
  • Add in two beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar, coconut sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla bean paste, and ground cardamom for the coating mixture.
  • Roll the dough into a square on a floured surface and cut into 36 pieces.
  • Dip each piece in melted butter and roll in the sugar-coconut mixture before placing it in a greased bundt tin.
  • Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and bake the bread for approximately 30 minutes or until dark and caramelized on top.
  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
Keyword coconut caramel monkey bread