Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon basil. Set aside.
2. 2
   Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add 1 1/2 cups flour and next six ingredients to processor bowl.
3. 3
   Process two minutes.
4. 4
   Add enough remaining flour through food chute with processor running until dough begins to form a ball.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 1 minute.
6. 6
   Roll dough to a 15 x 12-inch rectangle; brush with one-third of melted butter.
7. 7
   Cut into 1 1/2-inch diamond shaped pieces.
8. 8
   Layer half of pieces, buttered side down, in prepared pan.
9. 9
   Brush top with half of remaining butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon basil.
10. 10
    Repeat procedure with remaining dough, butter and basil.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise in a warm place about 45 minutes or until double in bulk. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
12. 12
    Cool in pan 2 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool.
13. 13
    Yield:
14. 14
    1 loaf.