This Monkey Bread Recipe is soft, gooey, buttery, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, this easy pull-apart treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and always disappears fast at family gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and beginner-friendly
- Perfectly sweet with warm cinnamon flavor
- Fun pull-apart texture everyone loves
- Great for holidays, brunches, and parties
- Easily customizable with nuts or raisins
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 (12-ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9- or 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
- In a large resealable bag, combine white sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Add 6–8 biscuit pieces to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and shake until coated.
- Arrange coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared pan. Add walnuts and raisins between layers if desired.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together. Bring to a gentle boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit dough.
- Bake the Monkey Bread Recipe for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.
Tips & Tricks
- Use fresh cinnamon for stronger flavor.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the center soft.
- Add pecans instead of walnuts for a richer taste.
- Drizzle with vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.
- Separate biscuit layers evenly for even baking.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian
Notes
- Serve warm with coffee or milk.
- Add chopped apples for a fruity twist.
- Store leftovers tightly covered to maintain softness.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 13g
FAQ
Why is it called Monkey Bread?
The bread is designed to be pulled apart by hand, similar to how monkeys pick at food.
Can I make Monkey Bread ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh the next day.
Can I freeze Monkey Bread?
Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
What can I use instead of walnuts?
Pecans, almonds, or simply leave the nuts out.
How do I know when it’s fully baked?
The top should be golden brown and the center should no longer look doughy.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices or whole bread for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or in the oven at 300°F until heated through.
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Monkey Bread Recipe
Soft and gooey Monkey Bread made with biscuit dough and cinnamon sugar.This easy pull-apart bread is buttery, sweet, and perfect for sharing.Ready in under 1 hour for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 12-ounce packages refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9- or 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
- In a large resealable bag, combine white sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Add 6–8 biscuit pieces to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and shake until coated.
- Arrange coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared pan. Add walnuts and raisins between layers if desired.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together. Bring to a gentle boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit dough.
- Bake the Monkey Bread Recipe for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.
Notes
- Serve warm with coffee or milk.
- Add chopped apples for a fruity twist.
- Store leftovers tightly covered to maintain softness.
Conclusion
This homemade Monkey Bread Recipe is warm, sticky, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you serve it for brunch, holidays, or dessert, this classic pull-apart bread is guaranteed to become a family favorite.