Monkey Bread-My new dinner rolls!

All I can say about this recipe is it is DELICIOUS! I wasn't looking to replace the recipe I use for rolls but when I had these I realized they are SOOOO much better and SO much easier. I also kind of liked the family style atmosphere it brought. A win win! These can be made into a dessert as well though I like them just as well plain.

Monkey Bread
1 pkg active dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup whole wheat four
3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
5 tbsp butter melted


1) In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water (I did this in my mixer) Add the sugar, butter, egg, salt and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all purpose flour to form a soft nonsticky dough.

2) if not using a mixer knead on flour surface until smooth about 6 minutes or if using mixer turn on low for 6 minutes. it will be smooth and elastic when done. Place in a greased bowl turning ball over once to make sure the ball gets fully coated. Let rise until doubled about 1 1/2 hours.

3) punch dough down. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls into melted butter and then place in a greased fluted tube pan OR a bread pan.(*) Drizzle with remaining butter when all balls have been dipped. Cover and let rise until doubled again-about 45 minutes.

4) bake at 350 Degrees or until brown on top. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving platter.
*If you want to make this into a dessert then roll the balls into a cinnamon, and brown sugar mixture before placing them into the pan