Monkey Bread Recipe
Sticky, golden pull-apart monkey bread coated in cinnamon sugar and a rich caramel glaze. Soft inside, crispy outside, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with friends and family.
Ingredients
Dough Base
- 3 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough (16.3 oz each) cut each biscuit into quarters
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened slightly to melt evenly
- 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Open each can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into four equal pieces using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. Place the pieces into a large zip-top bag.
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Pour the mixture into the bag with the biscuit pieces. Seal and shake until all pieces are fully coated. Work in batches if needed.
- Lightly grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray. Layer the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar. Heat until the mixture bubbles gently and forms a smooth caramel sauce.
- Slowly pour the hot caramel sauce over the biscuit layers in the pan, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the Bundt pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the pan cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully flip it to release the monkey bread.
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm. Pull apart to enjoy!
Notes
Brown the butter before making the sauce for extra nutty flavor. Add fresh berries, nuts, or mini chocolate chips between layers for variation. Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning for stress-free prep. Use a thermometer to check doneness—look for 190°F (88°C) in the center.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 822 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 127 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
- Sodium: 824 mg
- Potassium: 39 mg
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 45 g
- Vitamin A: 712 IU
- Vitamin C: 0.04 mg
- Calcium: 34 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg