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Easy Monkey Bread

This shortcut monkey bread uses refrigerated biscuit dough for a warm, sticky pull-apart breakfast or dessert.

Preppy Kitchen

This shortcut monkey bread uses refrigerated biscuit dough for a warm, sticky pull-apart breakfast or dessert.

15 min
Prep time
45 min
Cook time
1 hr 5 min
Total time
1 ten-inch Bundt cake, 8 servings
Yield

Ingredients

5 ingredients
  • 3 packages (16.3 oz each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) packed light brown sugar

Method

13 steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C.
  2. Separate the biscuit dough rounds and cut each biscuit into quarters.
  3. Place the pieces in a large zip-top bag.
  4. Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon, seal the bag and shake until evenly coated.
  5. Lightly grease a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
  6. Arrange the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
  9. Pour the hot butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces.
  10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until deep golden brown.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  12. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the monkey bread.
  13. Cool for a few more minutes and serve warm.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Coat the biscuit pieces in batches if the bag is crowded.
  • Do not underbake or the centre may remain doughy.
  • Invert after about 10 minutes so the caramel releases cleanly.

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt or tube pan
  • Large zip-top bag
  • Small saucepan
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Serving plate

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Additional tips

  • The caramel sauce is very hot when the bread is inverted.

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