My Family's Gooey Monkey Bread Recipe (So Easy!)

Instructions:

1. Combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, and egg. Gradually add the flour until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 - 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
7. Punch down the dough. Pinch off small pieces of dough (about 1 inch in size). Roll each piece into a ball. Dip each ball in the melted butter sauce, then coat generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange the coated dough balls in the prepared Bundt pan.
8. Cover the Bundt pan and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
10. Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.