This overnight bubble bread is a delightful and simple recipe that will impress your family and friends. With a fluffy texture, a hint of sweetness, and a beautiful golden crust, it is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. The dough is prepared the night before, allowing it to rise slowly and develop rich flavors. In the morning, you just need to bake it to perfection. Follow this straightforward recipe and enjoy the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Add the raisins and nuts (if desired) and mix until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- The next morning, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a round baking dish or bundt pan with melted butter.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them in the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a layered pattern.
- Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and brush the top of the bread with melted butter.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bubble bread is also known as monkey bread.
The name 'bubble bread' comes from the small, round balls of dough that puff up and create bubble-like shapes when baked.
This bread is perfect for sharing and pulling apart with your hands.