Monkey Bread from Scratch

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Lightly grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) with vegetable oil; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir in 1 cup flour, warm milk, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla extract until combined. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix and knead until dough comes together in a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down gently to deflate. Divide dough into small or medium balls.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Make coating: Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each dough ball in melted butter, remove with a fork, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Invert onto a large plate; cool for 10 minutes before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)