Description
Delightful Blueberry Monkey Bread weaves sweet magic into classic breakfast comfort, delivering pure morning indulgence. Warm, pull-apart pastry studded with juicy blueberries will make you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
leavening and moisture:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
finishing and coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk, allowing it to become frothy and aromatic, which typically takes about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and incorporate eggs, softened butter, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume, creating a pillowy texture.
- Gently fold fresh blueberries into the risen dough, ensuring even distribution without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Grease a bundt pan and prepare the coating by mixing melted butter with lemon zest.
- Tear the dough into small, irregular chunks and roll each piece in the lemon-butter mixture, creating a rustic, uneven coating.
- Arrange the butter-coated dough pieces in the bundt pan, interspersing blueberries throughout the layers for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Allow the assembled monkey bread to proof for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the interior becomes thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish that complements the blueberry-studded bread.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Matters: Ensure milk is warm (not hot) between 100-110°F to prevent killing the yeast, creating the perfect frothy environment for rising.
- Gentle Blueberry Handling: Fold blueberries delicately to avoid breaking, maintaining their juicy integrity and preventing color bleeding into the dough.
- Temperature Control: Let dough rise in draft-free, warm spots like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with light on for consistent proofing.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, use dairy-free milk alternatives, and replace butter with coconut oil for allergen-friendly versions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg