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Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe


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  • Author: Kathryne Taylor
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1012 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Monkey Bread Recipe is a pull-apart cinnamon sugar treat drenched in buttery caramel sauce. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or an easy dessert, it’s a quick, beginner-friendly recipe that delivers sweet comfort in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tubes refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits each)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-cup Bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray. This will help the sticky caramel release easily after baking.
  2. Cut and Coat the Dough: Open the biscuit cans and cut each biscuit into four even pieces. Place all the pieces in a large zip-top bag with the sugar and cinnamon. Seal and shake the bag thoroughly until every piece is well coated.
  3. Assemble the Layers: Pour the coated dough pieces into the Bundt pan, distributing them evenly. If you’re adding nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins, layer them in between the dough pieces at this stage.
  4. Make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the brown sugar. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, forming a rich caramel sauce.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the hot caramel sauce evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan. Place the Bundt pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Flip: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes (no more, or it may stick). Carefully invert it onto a serving plate and let it cool for another 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to use a Bundt pan that holds at least 9 cups; anything smaller may overflow. Additions like chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips can be mixed into the dough for variety. Monkey bread is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the microwave.
  • If preparing the night before, refrigerate the assembled (unbaked) pan and let it rest at room temperature before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 333
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 162mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg