Preparation Steps

• In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, and melted butter.
• Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• While the dough is rising, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
• Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll it in the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
• Arrange the coated dough balls in a greased bundt pan or a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Pour any remaining melted butter over the dough balls.
• Cover and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
• While the monkey bread is baking, prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Drizzle with glaze.