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Monkey bread

Monkey bread

Monkey bread is a delightful sweet treat that brings warmth and joy with its gooey, cinnamon-sugar layers, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, brunch, cinnamon sugar, dessert, easy recipes, monkey bread
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cans Refrigerated biscuit dough The base of the monkey bread.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon Essential spice.

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Creates a rich glaze.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Adds a hint of molasses flavor.

Instructions

How to Make Monkey Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to set the stage for a perfect bake.
  • Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters.
  • Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Dip each quartered piece of dough into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Layer the cinnamon-sugar coated dough pieces in a greased bundt pan.
  • Melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Pour the butter mixture evenly over the layered dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Notes

Serve warm with a drizzle of icing for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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