Description
This classic monkey bread is a soft, pull-apart treat coated in a rich caramel sauce made from butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s easy to make with store-bought biscuit dough and comes together in under an hour. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tubes refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits each)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9-cup Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- Prepare the biscuit dough: Open the biscuit cans and separate the dough. Cut each biscuit into four even pieces to create bite-sized portions.
- Coat the dough: In a large zip-top bag, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add the biscuit pieces, seal the bag, and shake well until each piece is evenly coated.
- Layer in the pan: Transfer the cinnamon-sugar-coated biscuit pieces into the greased Bundt pan, spreading them out evenly for consistent baking.
- Make the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened. Avoid overheating, as the sugar can burn quickly.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the dough in the Bundt pan, ensuring every piece is coated. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before flipping it onto a serving platter. Let it sit for another 10 minutes to allow the caramel to set slightly. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- If using a smaller pan, place a baking sheet underneath to catch any overflow.
- For added crunch, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts between layers.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 46mg