Instructions

• 1 - Activate Yeast:
  In a small bowl, whisk warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit at room temp until foamy, about 8-10 minutes.
• 2 - Make Dough:
  In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and foamy yeast mixture. Stir until dough comes together, then knead for 8-10 minutes until elastic.
• 3 - First Rise:
  Place dough in greased bowl, cover with a clean towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 4 - Prepare Honey Glaze:
  In a saucepan, mix honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom (if using), and vanilla extract. Gently heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 5 - Shape Dough:
  Punch down risen dough and roll into a large rectangle approx 12x16 inches on a floured surface.
• 6 - Cut and Stack:
  Cut dough into strips about 1.5 inches wide. Stack strips, spread honey glaze between layers, then place stacked strips vertically into a greased bundt pan or round baking dish.
• 7 - Second Rise:
  Cover pan with a towel and let dough rise again until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
• 8 - Bake bread:
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake pull apart bread for about 25 minutes until golden brown and honey caramelizes.
• 9 - Cool and Serve:
  Remove bread from oven, allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature, pulling apart pieces with fingers.