Description
Monkey Bread is a sweet, sticky, pull-apart pastry made from soft dough pieces coated in cinnamon sugar and baked together. It’s perfect for sharing, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert. The gooey caramelized coating combined with tender, buttery dough creates an irresistible combination loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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3 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (about 7.5 oz each)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
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Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a large bag or bowl, toss dough pieces with granulated sugar and cinnamon until coated.
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Layer half the sugared dough pieces in the bundt pan, sprinkle with half the chopped nuts if using.
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Layer remaining sugared dough and nuts on top.
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In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together over medium heat until bubbling. Pour mixture evenly over dough in bundt pan.
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Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
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Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Pull apart to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: 25-30g
- Sodium: 350-400mg
- Fat: 15-18g
- Saturated Fat: 7-9g
- Carbohydrates: 45-50g
- Protein: 4-5g