Cheese Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water and stir in sugar.
2. 2
   Scald milk in medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup butter and salt.
4. 4
   Cool to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Stir beaten eggs and yeast mixture into lukewarm milk mixture.
6. 6
   Gradually beat in 3 cups flour and cheese with wooden spoon to make soft dough.
7. 7
   If dough is too soft, gradually add more flour until desired consistency.
8. 8
   Transfer dough to greased bowl and turn to grease all over.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in warm place free from drafts until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Divide dough in half and roll out each portion on floured surface into rectangle 13 inch thick.
11. 11
    Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter.
12. 12
    Cut dough into 3-inch diamond shapes.
13. 13
    Dip each piece of dough into melted butter and layer in greased 10-inch ring mold, overlapping points.
14. 14
    There should be 3 layers, but pan should be no more than 3/4 full or dough will pop off while baking.
15. 15
    Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
16. 16
    Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned, about 35 minutes.