This hot, cheesy appetiser is as fun to make as it is to eat. The pizza dough recipe makes enough for two batches of this monkey bread, so you can freeze half for later or make a double batch for a big party.
Dough
Ingredients
2 tsp. (7 g sachet) dried yeast
1 cup (250 ml) luke-warm water
2 ⅔ cups (400 g) plain flour, plus extra to dust
2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. olive oil
Method
Add yeast to warm water and mix well. Stand for a few minutes until bubbles form on the surface of the water
Place flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture along with the oil
Using your hands, mix the dough until it comes together into a ball and is smooth
Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for a few minutes
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling wrap. Set aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes or until it doubles in size
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead gently for 5 minutes or until smooth
Divide the dough into two portions. Wrap one half in cling wrap and freeze for another time
Tips & Hints
Freeze remaining dough for up to two months. Defrost dough in refrigerator overnight before using.
Preheat oven 200° C / 180° C fan-forced. Spray a 20cm round cake pan or ovenproof fry pan with oil
Flatten dough out to form a 20cm disc. Add ½ cup of the Perfect Pizza cheese, garlic salt and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Fold over dough and knead for about 3 minutes or until cheese and herbs are combined and evenly mixed in
Shape dough into 3 cm thick log. Cut into 14 portions and roll into even sized balls. Place, side by side over base of prepared pan
Bake for 10 minutes then remove pan and sprinkle over remaining cheese. Lightly spray with cooking spray then return to oven and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and melted