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Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe

This easy, pull-apart Monkey Bread Recipe bakes up into a buttery, sticky, cinnamon sugar cloud that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any sweet craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 (10-count) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits sub gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon use Saigon cinnamon for a bolder taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • Nonstick spray or softened butter for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10- or 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or softened butter—this is key to that perfect release later.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar until evenly combined. This blend becomes the gooey, sticky coating.
  • Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each biscuit into quarters. Drop the pieces into the sugar bowl in batches, tossing them gently so each nugget is fully coated.
  • Arrange coated dough pieces in the prepared bundt pan, gently packing them to fill the crevices—this layering helps the bits stick together for that classic pull-apart effect.
  • Pour the melted butter evenly over the dough in a slow, steady stream, making sure it seeps into every nook and cranny. Some butter will pool at the bottom; that’s exactly what you want for a caramel-like base.
  • Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the aroma of cinnamon sugar fills your kitchen. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean of raw dough.
  • Let the bundt pan rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes—this short wait allows the sugars to set slightly. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter. The bread should slide right out; if it clings, give the pan a gentle shimmy.
  • Pull apart the sticky pieces with your fingers (in true monkey-bread style) or cut wedges with a knife. Either way, get napkins handy—this is deliciously messy!

Notes

• For extra depth, swap half the granulated sugar for coconut sugar. • If you prefer homemade dough, use my easy yeast-based dough (see Related: Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread). • Let cold dough sit 5 minutes at room temperature so it’s easier to handle.
Keyword Monkey Bread, Pull-Apart Bread, Sweet Treat
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