Stumps Monkey Bread Recipe

How to make it

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• Mix yeast in warm water and stir in sugar.
• Scald milk and add 1/2c butter and salt.
• Cool to lukewarm.
• Stir beaten eggs and yeast mixture into lukewarm milk mixture.
• Gradually mix in flour with a wooden spoon to make soft dough.
• Transfer dough to a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
• Divide dough into 2 halves and roll each portion out on a floured surface to a sheet 1/3 inch thick.
• Melt remaining butter.
• Cut dough with floured 3 inch diamond shaped cookie cutter.
• Dip each piece of dough into melted butter and later into 10 inch ring mold overlapping points of dough pieces.
• There should be about 3 layers but pan should be no more than 3/4 full or pieces of dough will pop off while baking.
• Let rise until light(about 1 hour).
• Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until lightly brown.
• For Cheese Monkey Bread: 3/4c shredded cheddar cheese along with flour.