Apple Monkey Bread

Apple Monkey Bread, Smitten Apple Recipes

Recipe Create By:

Washington Apple Commission.

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Perfect for gatherings with family and friends! Gooey and smothered in icing, the fun doesn’t end there… this monkey bread is also filled with delicious Smitten apples.

Serves 4 people

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Serves 4 people -

  • Filling:

    ¼ cup raisins

    1 brioche dough (see below)

    1 Smitten apple, diced

    ¼ tsp cinnamon

    ½ cup brown sugar

    7 Tbsp melted butter

    ¼ cup powdered sugar

    2 Tbsp milk

    Brioche Dough:

    ½ tsp salt

    2 1/4 cups flour

    1 egg

    2 Tbsp sugar

    3 1/2 Tbsp butter

    1 ½ tsp yeast

    1/2 cup milk

  • Brioche Dough:

    1 - In a pot over medium heat, add milk, yeast and sugar. Heat until it is slightly warm. This method is to activate the yeast.

    2 - Pour the yeast mixture into a mixing bowl, and add remaining ingredients.

    3 - Mix using an electric mixer until a dough is formed.

    4 - Proof the dough for 2 hours.

    Filling:

    1 - Prepare an oven cake pan.

    2 - In a bowl, mix diced apple with brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon.

    3 - Take bite-size chunks of the brioche dough and roll in melted butter. Then roll in sugar.

    4 - Add layers of apple mixture, followed by dough balls into the oven pan until using the whole dough.

    5 - Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes.

    6 - To prepare the icing, mix milk and powdered sugar.

    7 - Once the bread is baked, drizzle with icing and serve