Gooey Caramel Monkey Bread

• lukewarm water1 cup
• packet instant yeast (about 2 teaspoons)↗1
• salt↗2 teaspoon
• honey or sugar↗0.25 cup
• large eggs↗4
• butter (melted)↗0.75 cup
• flour (more for dusting)↗4.5 cup
• butter (I prefer salted)↗0.5 cup
• heavy whipping cream↗0.5 cup
• brown sugar↗1.5 cup
• a hit of sea salt if you like that kinda thing

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make the Dough: Mix all the dough ingredients together in a mixing bowl , adding flour last. The mixture will be sticky. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Set aside in a warm-ish place to rise for 2 hours. Once it has risen, transfer to the fridge to chill so it’s easier to handle.

2. 2

   Roll the Dough: When the dough has chilled, roll out half of it on a floured surface to a medium thickness. Cut it into bite-sized pieces or roll into balls. Wrap the other half of the dough in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for next time.

3. 3

   Make the Sauce: Melt the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and heat for exactly five minutes. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Assemble: In a bundt® pan or pie pan, layer: 1/4 cup caramel sauce, dough, 1/4 cup caramel sauce, dough, 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.

5. 5

   Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until the top pieces are browning a little bit. Invert onto a serving plate and top with extra sauce if you want (um, yes, I DO WANT). Enjoy!