Sweet Banana Monkey Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Bread

01 - 3 ripe bananas
02 - ½ tablespoon instant yeast
03 - ⅓ cup (82g) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2¼ cups (286g) bread flour
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

→ For the Banana Mixture

07 - 2 cups (400g) light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
09 - 4 teaspoons cinnamon
10 - 3 ripe bananas, diced into small pieces

# Instructions:

01 - Mash bananas in medium bowl. Add yeast, warm milk, and melted butter. Stir in flour and salt until sticky dough forms.
02 - Place dough in greased bowl. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
03 - Divide dough into 20 equal pieces (about 40g each) on floured surface. Roll each into golf ball-sized balls.
04 - Mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in small bowl. Pour over bread pieces and toss to coat.
05 - Grease 10-inch bundt pan. Layer diced bananas and coated bread pieces in thirds. Pour remaining butter mixture on top.
06 - Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, 45-60 minutes.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 190°F. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.

# Notes:

01 - Requires two rising periods
02 - Can be served warm or room temperature
03 - Best enjoyed fresh same day

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