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monkey bread

Monkey Bread Recipe

Course: bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 1011kcal
Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes
Learn how to make a classic sweet dessert with this delicious Monkey Bread recipe. It’s fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat whenever you have a craving for something sweet for breakfast.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 9x13 Baking Pan (optional)
  • Bundt cake pan (optional)
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 48.9 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough 1,386 grams (3 16.3-ounce cans)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams (2 sticks)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar 160 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray. If using a 9x13 pan, spray an oven-safe ramekin and place it in the center of the pan.
  • Cut the biscuits into bite-sized pieces.
    48.9 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough
    cutting refrigerated biscuit dough into pieces
  • Place the sugar and cinnamon in a large Ziplock bag.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Toss the biscuit pieces in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are well coated.
    pieces of dough inside of a resealable bag, mixing with cinnamon sugar
  • Place the coated pieces into the prepared baking pan.
    pieces of refrigerator dough in a baking dish
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar until it is uniform.
    1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup brown sugar
    a glass bowl with a whisk in it.
  • Pour butter/sugar mixture over top of the biscuit pieces.
    a glass baking dish filled with nuts and caramel.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until biscuits are cooked through and the top is golden brown.
    a baking dish with a bowl of cinnamon rolls in it.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove ramekin (if using) and flip monkey bread onto a baking sheet.
    monkey bread after baking
  • Optional: Make a simple dipping sauce by combining 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Place sauce in a small bowl in the middle of your monkey bread.

Notes

  • You can make a dipping sauce for your bread by combining powdered sugar with milk. It’s optional but tastes great.
  • Be sure to let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before you remove it from the pan.
  • Some people like to add raisins and/or chopped nuts to their Monkey Bread, so you can always add those ingredients for extra flavor and texture if you’d like.
Storage: Store monkey bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 1011kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1642mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 6mg