Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze, optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, warm milk, and egg.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let it rise in a warm place (about 45 minutes) until doubled in size.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch).
  8. Roll each piece into a ball, then dip in melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Layer the coated dough balls into the bundt pan, stacking them as you go.
  10. Pour any remaining melted butter and cinnamon sugar over the top.
  11. Cover the pan loosely and let it rise for 30 minutes until puffed.
  12. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  14. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving.