Monkey Bread

Step 1

In a small cup combine warm water with yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it set for a couple of minutes until it becomes bubbly and foamy.

Step 2

In a bowl of a stand mixer attached with a dough hook attachment, combine 1 cup of flour flour with salt, sugar, vanilla, egg, milk, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 3

Mix well then add the rest of the flour and knead the dough until you get a smooth dough ball.

Step 4

Transfer the dough ball to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit for half an hour in a warm place or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Turn the dough into a lightly floured surface and deflate it a little. Divide dough into small-medium dough balls (I did 32, but you can do more for small pieces).

Step 6

In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar with the cinnamon.

Step 7

Lightly grease a bundt pan with vegetable oil or baking spray.

Step 8

Dip each dough ball into melted butter, remove with a fork then roll in sugar mixture until it's all coated. Once all balls are coated and are in the bundt pan, cover the pan with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise for 30-40 minutes or until the dough almost doubles in size.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning onto a plate and serving.