Apple Monkey Bread - 2024

Welcome Friends! Today we are making an apple monkey bread. Recipe: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, mix and set aside for 5 minutes. In mixing bowl combine 2 3/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup milk of your choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 eggs, 1/4 cups softened unsalted butter, 1 to 2 peeled thin sliced apples. Combine yeast mixture with mixing bowl ingredients and let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Filling: Peel and dice 2 to 3 apples, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, & 1/4 teaspoon clove. In greased loaf pan, drop small dough balls (like monkey bread) in bottom of pan, add filling and repeat process for top of bread. Let rise for a second time, which would be an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. After second rise place in oven at 350 degrees F, bake for 40 to 45 minutes uncovered. Enjoy