Description
This easy monkey bread recipe features soft, cinnamon-sugar coated biscuit pieces baked together into a pull-apart treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze, this American classic is quick to prepare and delightful to serve warm with optional nuts or a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Dough
- 2 (16 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough
Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional pinch of salt
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Cut each biscuit into quarters for even coating and layering.
- Coat the Biscuit Pieces: In a large zip-top bag, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the biscuit quarters to the bag, seal, and shake well until each piece is thoroughly coated in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Layer in Pan: Arrange the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared bundt pan, spreading them out to fill the entire pan surface for consistent baking.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the packed brown sugar and vanilla extract. Cook this mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and combined. Add a pinch of salt if desired to enhance flavor.
- Pour Sauce and Bake: Pour the warm butter and brown sugar sauce evenly over the layered biscuit pieces, ensuring all pieces receive some coverage. Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes after baking to let the sauce set slightly. Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate. Serve the monkey bread warm by pulling apart pieces as desired for a perfect comforting treat.
Notes
- For a delicious twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts between the biscuit layers for added texture and flavor.
- After baking, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze to enhance sweetness and presentation.
- Use a bundt pan to get the classic monkey bread shape and ensure even baking.
- Serve shortly after baking to enjoy the warm gooey texture at its best.
