Honey Bun Style Monkey Bread

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (1600 kcal)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Activate the Yeast In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Knead until a soft dough forms. Allow it to rise until doubled in size.

Step 3: Create Honey Bun Filling In a separate bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the sticky filling.

Step 4: Assemble the Monkey Bread Divide the dough into small balls. Dip each ball into the honey mixture and layer them in a greased bundt pan. Add chopped pecans between layers if desired.

Step 5: Let it Rise Again Allow the assembled Monkey Bread to rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6: Bake to Golden Perfection Bake the Monkey Bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Step 7: Serve Warm Serve the Honey Bun Style Monkey Bread warm, pulling apart the sweet, gooey layers. Enjoy the irresistible blend of honey bun flavors in this homemade delight.

Experience the joy of baking and savor the rich, honey-infused goodness of this delightful Monkey Bread!