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Monkey Bread

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๐Ÿž Enjoy a soft, sweet pull-apart bread that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ This Monkey Bread recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps for a delicious treat any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 cans of buttermilk biscuits (the non-flaky type)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon

1 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1-How to Prepare the Perfect Monkey Bread: Ready to dive into making monkey bread? It’s a blast and easier than you think, starting with preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature works wonders for getting that deep brown crust just right. Gather your ingredients and let’s get rolling prep time is only about 20 minutes, so you’ll be enjoying it soon.

2-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: First things first, open those 3 cans of buttermilk biscuits and cut each one into quarters. This step makes the pieces easy to coat and layer, giving you that classic pull-apart feel. Next, mix the 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a zip-top bag it’s like magic how they combine.

3-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: Once that’s done, toss the biscuit pieces into the bag and shake until they’re evenly coated. This coats every bit with that sweet cinnamon goodness, setting the stage for a tasty bake. For a deeper dive into biscuit options, you might enjoy our biscuit variations guide right here on the site.

4-Assembling and Baking: Now, place the coated biscuit pieces into a Bundt pan or you could use a tube pan or muffin tins if that’s what you have on hand. Remember, greasing the pan is optional, but it can help with easy removal later. In a separate pan, melt the 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar over medium-high heat until they’re fully combined, then pour this mixture over the biscuits in the pan.

5-Assembling and Baking: Pop it in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until you see that deep brown crust. The total cook time is about 40 minutes, bringing your whole process to around 1 hour including prep. Once it’s done, let it cool for 15 to 30 minutes before inverting it onto a plate patience pays off here!

6-Assembling and Baking: This method keeps things straightforward, and you can adjust baking time if you’re using smaller pans like muffin tins. The result is a soft, sweet bread that’s traditionally eaten by pulling apart with your hands, making it a fun shared experience. Plus, it’s versatile for different pan sizes, so feel free to experiment.

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Notes

๐Ÿฏ Use the non-flaky buttermilk biscuits for the best texture.
โฒ๏ธ Adjust baking time when using smaller pans like muffin tins.
โ™จ๏ธ Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 300ยฐF until warm for a fresh taste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250 calories
  • Sugar: 18 grams
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 12 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 7 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 32 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg