Monkey Bread Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the thawed bread dough into small pieces, about 1 inch in size.

2. 2

   Make the garlic butter

   In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cut bread dough pieces, crumbled bacon, sliced leeks, sliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Coat with garlic butter

   Drizzle half of the garlic butter over the dough mixture and toss until well coated.

5. 5

   Arrange in a baking dish

   Grease a bundt pan or a large baking dish. Layer the dough mixture into the pan, pressing down gently.

6. 6

   Add remaining garlic butter

   Pour the remaining garlic butter over the top of the dough mixture.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with house marinara sauce for dipping.