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monkey bread recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe

Emily
A sweet, sticky, and buttery pull-apart bread made with cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls and a caramelized glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt Pan for baking
  • 1 Mixing bowl for coating dough
  • 1 Saucepan for making caramel sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough 16 oz each
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Cut biscuit dough into quarters.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss the dough pieces in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the coated dough pieces in the bundt pan evenly.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the dough.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

📌For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts between the dough layers.
📌Serve with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze for a richer taste.
Keyword Cinnamon Bread, Monkey Bread, Pull-Apart Bread
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