Monkey Bread
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Monkey Bread
Description
This Monkey Bread recipe starts with canned biscuit dough cut into quarters, ensuring tender pieces that bake evenly. Each piece is rolled in a cinnamon and granulated sugar mixture, creating a sweet coating that caramelizes during baking. The coated dough is layered in a greased bundt pan, allowing the pieces to bake closely together and form easily separable portions once cooked.
A butter and brown sugar mixture is melted and poured over the dough pieces to infuse the bread with a rich caramel flavor. As it bakes at 350°F, the sugars melt and form a sticky, golden crust on the outside with soft, pillowy dough inside. Cooling the bread before inverting allows the caramel to set and prevents the sticky mixture from running.
Monkey Bread is typically served warm as a fun breakfast treat or dessert, where pull-apart portions can be enjoyed individually. It's a casual recipe that requires minimal ingredients but yields a comforting, sweet bread with crispy edges and a chewy center.
Ingredients
- 2 cans biscuit dough 16.3 Ounce
- 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 Cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 butter salted, stick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Roll each biscuit piece in the sugar-cinnamon mixture, coating it thoroughly.
- Place the coated biscuit pieces into the greased bundt pan, arranging them evenly.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely, creating a caramel-like mixture.
- Pour the melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the biscuit pieces in the bundt, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the monkey bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
- Invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate, releasing the monkey bread. The caramelized sugar will create a delicious gooey topping.
- Slice the monkey bread and serve it warm. You can also serve it with caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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