How to Bake Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is a delicious and fun dessert that is made by combining small pieces of dough coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar. As the bread bakes, the dough rises and the sugar caramelizes, creating a pull-apart bread that is both sweet and savory. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to bake monkey bread:

Ingredients: - 3 cups all-purpose flour - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup whole milk - 1/4 cup water - 1/4 cup unsalted butter - 1 large egg - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1 tablespoon cinnamon - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

2. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter has melted.

3. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture along with 1 large egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.

4. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

7. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.

8. Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with cooking spray.

9. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces, about the size of a golf ball.

10. Roll each piece into a ball and dip it into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

11. Arrange the coated balls in the greased bundt pan.

12. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring constantly.

13. Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture over the dough balls in the bundt pan.

14. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through.

15. Remove the monkey bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

16. Invert the monkey bread onto a plate and serve warm.

Enjoy your delicious monkey bread!