Savory Colorful Monkey Bread

Props and styling by Goldie Stern
Photography by Moshe Wulliger

This bread is so impressive, yet so easy and fun to put together. Dipping the dough in various herbs and spices enhances the flavor of the bread and takes it from plain to awesome. The aroma that fills the house while it’s baking is irresistible! A Yom-Tov worthy centerpiece!

YIELDS 1 BREAD

• ¾ cup warm unsweetened soy milk
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 pkg (2¼ tsp) dry yeast
• 4 cups flour, divided
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ Tbsp dough enhancer (optional)
• 2–3 Tbsp oil, devided

Topping

• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• a handful fresh parsley, minced
• a handful fresh dill, minced
• a handful crushed pecans
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, mixed with 2 tsp paprika in oil
• a handful of dehydrated minced garlic

Pour warm soy milk and warm water into a small bowl. Add yeast. Mix together gently, and let sit a few minutes until it starts foaming.

Meanwhile, place 3½ cups flour, sugar, salt, and dough enhancer, if using, in the bowl of a mixer. Mix together well. Add proofed yeast mixture along with 1–2 Tbsp oil. Knead altogether until a sticky dough is formed. If the dough is very sticky, add an additional ½ cup flour. Knead together for 6–8 minutes until a smooth dough is formed.