A monkey apple bread. Half bread balls is filled with apple filling, the other half is sprinkled with apple filling, then dipped into melted butter. The aroma from the oven during the baking is absolutely divine, and the bread comes out addictive and delicious.
YIELD
16 servingsPREP
1 hrsCOOK
40 minREADY
2 hrsIngredients
Directions
Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120 degrees; add egg and blend.
Add milk mixture to flour mixture and beat until smooth. Add only enough remaining flour teaspoon make a soft dough; knead until satiny.
Cover, let rest 20 min. Divide dough into 32 parts; flatten each piece in palm and fill with ½ teaspoons filling.
Pinch edges together; roll to form a ball.
Melt remaining butter; dip balls in butter. Arrange 16 filled balls in a well-greased tube pan so they just touch in a single layer.
Sprinkle with half of the remaining apple filling. Add remaining balls; sprinkle with remaining filling on top.
Pour any remaining butter over top. Cover; let rise for 20 to 30 min. Back at 375℉ (190℃) for 35 to 40 min. Cool 10 min.
Invert onto serving plate.
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