Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe

Introduction

Monkey Bread is a delightful, pull-apart treat that’s perfect for sharing. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating and soft, buttery biscuit layers, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon (heaping tablespoon)
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cans southern style buttermilk biscuits (16 biscuits)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan thoroughly with cooking spray.
2. Step 2: Pour the cinnamon and sugar into a plastic storage bag.
3. Step 3: Remove the biscuits from the package and cut each one into quarters.
4. Step 4: Place 6-7 biscuit pieces at a time into the cinnamon-sugar bag and shake until well coated.
5. Step 5: Arrange the coated biscuit pieces into the greased bundt pan.
6. Step 6: Melt the butter in a large measuring cup using the microwave. Once melted and warm, add the remainder of the sugar mixture and stir for about 30 seconds until the sugar starts to melt.
7. Step 7: Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the biscuits in the bundt pan. Gently shake the pan to allow the butter to get between all the biscuit pieces.
8. Step 8: Bake for 35 minutes at 350°F until golden and bubbly.
9. Step 9: Let the monkey bread sit on the counter for 10 minutes before carefully flipping it onto a serving plate.

Tips & Variations

• For extra gooeyness, try adding chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips between biscuit layers before baking.
• You can substitute the cinnamon sugar with a mix of pumpkin pie spice and sugar for a seasonal twist.
• Use a silicone bundt pan for easier release if you don’t have a metal one.

Storage

Store leftover monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to restore softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make monkey bread ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the biscuit pieces coated with cinnamon sugar the night before and assemble it in the pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

What can I use if I don’t have buttermilk biscuits?

If buttermilk biscuits aren’t available, canned biscuit dough works, but the flavor and texture may vary slightly. Alternatively, you can use refrigerated biscuit dough from the store labeled “southern style.”

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe

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This Monkey Bread recipe is a sweet, pull-apart treat made with tender buttermilk biscuits coated in cinnamon sugar and baked with rich butter in a bundt pan. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert, this easy-to-make dish delivers warm, gooey, cinnamon-flavored bites that everyone will love.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon heaping cinnamon

Butter

• 1 cup butter

Main Ingredients

• 2 cans southern style buttermilk biscuits (16 biscuits total)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly spray a bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure the monkey bread doesn’t stick.
2. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Pour the sugar and cinnamon into a large plastic storage bag, mixing them evenly to combine.
3. Prepare Biscuits: Remove the biscuits from the package and cut each biscuit into quarters.
4. Coat Biscuits: Place 6-7 biscuit pieces at a time into the bag with the cinnamon sugar. Shake the bag until the biscuit pieces are well coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
5. Layer in Pan: Place the coated biscuit pieces into the greased bundt pan, arranging them evenly.
6. Melt Butter and Mix Sugar: In a large microwave-safe measuring cup, melt the butter until warm and fully liquid. Pour the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture into the melted butter and stir for about 30 seconds until the sugar begins to dissolve.
7. Pour Butter Mixture: Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the bundt pan, then gently shake the pan to help the buttery syrup distribute between all the pieces.
8. Bake: Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 35 minutes at 350°F until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Cool and Release: Remove from oven and let the monkey bread sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Then carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the bread.

Notes

• Make sure to thoroughly grease the bundt pan to avoid sticking.
• Use fresh buttermilk biscuits for the best texture and flavor.
• Allow the monkey bread to cool slightly before flipping to prevent breakage.
• Serve warm for the gooey, soft texture; leftovers can be reheated.
• Optionally, drizzle with glaze or icing after baking for extra sweetness.

Keywords: Monkey Bread, cinnamon sugar, buttermilk biscuits, pull-apart bread, sweet breakfast, bundt pan, easy dessert