Cinnamon-Sugar Monkey Bread

1 . Stage

Combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl and let rest until frothy, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup oil and stir. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Sift flour and salt together in a bowl.

3 . Stage

Mix flour mixture into the yeast mixture and knead until dough forms a sticky ball. Coat the inside of another bowl with oil; transfer dough to the oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl and let dough rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, mix white sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.

5 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).

6 . Stage

Punch down risen dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and arrange a layer in the prepared tube pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and drizzle with a bit of oil. Continue layering with remaining dough balls and cinnamon sugar.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up, about 25 minutes.

8 . Stage

Meanwhile, mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl. Drizzle glaze generously over the warm monkey bread.