Whole-Wheat Pretzel Monkey Bread
 
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Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115° F)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 3 to 3 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten (see notes for vegan option)
  • kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Add water, brown sugar, and kosher salt to a large, glass mixing bowl. Stir gently and top with yeast. Let sit five minutes or until a foam appears on the surface of the water. Add in the flour and butter and stir for 2-3 minutes to mix. Take dough out of bowl and knead on a clean work surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  2. Coat glass bowl with vegetable oil and return dough to bowl. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  3. Mix baking soda and water in a large, glass bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut the dough into 5-6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 1 1/2-inch-thick rope and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Roll the dough pieces into balls and drop into the baking soda water for 10 seconds. Repeat with all dough pieces.
  5. Transfer the dough balls to a well-greased 5x10 baking pan.
  6. Brush the top layer of dough with egg wash and sprinkle with kosher salt. If you prefer saltier pretzels, you can sprinkle kosher salt in between monkey bread layers as opposed to just on top.
  7. Bake at 400º F for 15-18 minutes or until the top has formed a dark golden crust.
  8. Serve warm alongside lightened-up beer cheese {recipe below}.
Notes
To make vegan, simply omit egg and brush the top layer of pretzel dough with water.
Recipe by Blissful Basil at https://www.blissfulbasil.com/whole-wheat-pretzel-monkey-bread-lightened-up-beer-cheese/