Description
Classic Monkey Bread is a delightful, pull-apart sweet bread made from bite-sized pieces of cinnamon sugar-coated biscuit dough baked in a Bundt pan with a rich brown sugar and butter glaze. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert, offering gooey, caramelized flavors and a fun, shareable presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Monkey Bread
- 3 cans (7.5 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Coat Biscuit Pieces: In a large zip-top bag, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the biscuit dough quarters in batches, shaking the bag to coat each piece evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Layer in Pan: Arrange the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan, distributing them to form a consistent layer.
- Make Brown Sugar Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Over Dough: Evenly pour the brown sugar butter mixture over the biscuit dough pieces in the Bundt pan to ensure every bite is luscious and caramelized after baking.
- Bake: Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through, with a caramelized crust forming on top and sides.
- Cool and Serve: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes to allow it to set slightly. Then carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate. Serve the monkey bread warm, allowing guests to pull apart the soft, gooey pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts between the biscuit layers for added crunch.
- Drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese icing after baking for extra sweetness and richness.
- Ensure the biscuit dough pieces are well coated in cinnamon sugar for maximum flavor and caramelization.
- Use a Bundt pan for the classic shape and even baking; alternatives may affect texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
