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Ingredients
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Dough
Coating
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F), active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Then, add the eggs and the yeast mixture to the melted butter and whisk until combined.
- 4
Make Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Coating & Assembly
- 6
Prepare Coating
In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- 7
Shape Dough Balls
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch each). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 8
Coat Dough Balls
Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a bowl. Dip each dough ball into melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- 9
Layer in Pan
Grease a bundt pan and layer the coated dough balls in it, stacking them as you go.
- 10
Second Rise
Cover the bundt pan with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffed up.
- 11
Bake Monkey Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm, pulling apart the pieces.
