Monkey Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (not raised)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
chopped pecans (optional) or chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Knead dough.
Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
Pinch off dough into walnut-size balls.
Roll in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Place in butter-greased bundt or angel food pan, in layers.
Sprinkle nuts over each layer, if desired.
Pour remaining butter and sugar over top.
Let rise, about 10 minutes.
Bake in 325 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
Invert onto plate while still warm.