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pizza monkey bread
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Cheesy Pizza Monkey Bread with Basil-Oil Drizzle is a fun and delicious twist on classic pizza flavors, featuring warm, gooey, cheese-covered dough balls. It’s perfect for sharing and easy to customize.
Ingredients
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- 500g (2 ¼ cups) All-Purpose Flour: The base for a soft, chewy dough.
- 2 tsp (10g) Instant Yeast: For a quick and reliable rise.
- 1 tsp (5g) Sugar: Feeds the yeast for a light texture.
- 1 tsp (5g) Salt: Enhances flavor and controls yeast activity.
- 250ml (1 cup) Warm Water (110°F/43°C): Activates the yeast.
- 60g (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter, melted: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 200g (7 oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Melts beautifully for a classic pizza stretch.
- 100g (3½ oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese: Adds salty, umami flavor.
- 200ml (≈7 fl oz) Marinara Sauce: Flavorful filling for each dough ball.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil, plus 1 Tbsp (15ml) for drizzle: Adds flavor and moisture.
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried Oregano: Classic pizza herb.
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried Basil: Complements oregano with a sweet note.
- ½ tsp (2½g) Garlic Powder: Subtle garlic flavor.
- ¼ tsp (1.2g) Red Pepper Flakes (optional): Adds a touch of heat.
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter, melted (for glaze): Creates a golden-brown crust.
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped (for drizzle): Vibrant, herbaceous flavor.
- Pinch of Smoked Paprika (optional): Adds color.
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet & Knead: Add water and melted butter; knead for 6-8 minutes.
- First Rise: Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Make Basil-Oil: Blend olive oil and basil until smooth.
- Shape Pizza Balls: Divide dough, flatten, and fill with marinara.
- Enclose & Form: Seal sauce inside and roll into balls.
- Coat with Cheese: Roll balls in cheese-herb mixture.
- Arrange & Glaze: Place in skillet, brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with basil-oil and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use a cast-iron skillet. Reduce watery marinara sauce before using. Don’t overheat the water, or you’ll kill the yeast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg