Chai Monkey Bread
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted and slightly cooked
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1 cup prepared or homemade caramel sauce
- Homemade caramel sauce
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
