Monkey Bread

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   Cook milk, 1/2 cup butter, sugar and salt in saucepan on low heat just until milk is warmed and butter is melted.

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   Remove from heat; set aside.

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   Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir until yeast is completely dissolved.

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   Stir in milk mixture.

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   Add 3 cups flour; stir until blended.

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   Add egg; mix well.

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   Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to form soft dough, stirring until well blended after each addition.

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   Place in large bowl sprayed with cooking spray.

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   Melt remaining butter; brush 1 Tbsp.

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    onto dough.

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    Cover with plastic wrap.

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    Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in volume.

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    Punch down dough; divide into 2-1/2-inch balls.

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    Dip balls in remaining melted butter; place in layers in 10-inch tube pan.

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    Place on baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap.

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    Let rise in warm place 45 min.

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    or until doubled in volume.

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    Heat oven to 375F.

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    Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 min.

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    or until golden brown.

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    Cool 5 min.

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    ; remove from pan to wire rack.

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    Cool completely.

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