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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast / Dessert
Cuisine American

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.