Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, 1/2 cup butter, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Heat until butter melts.
2. 2
   Cool to 105° to 115°.
3. 3
   Add yeast, stirring until dissolved.
4. 4
   Place flour in a large bowl.
5. 5
   Add milk mixture and stir until well blended.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in warm place (85°) free from drafts, about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
7. 7
   Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
8. 8
   Dip each in melted butter.
9. 9
   Layer balls of dough in a 10-inch one-piece tube pan or Bundt pan.
10. 10
    Cover and let rise about 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool in pan 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Invert onto serving plate.
14. 14
    Yields one 10-inch loaf.