Delicious and Easy Breakfast Monkey Bread Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Breakfast Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 25, 2023

This breakfast monkey bread recipe is a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of cinnamon and sugar with the softness of warm dough. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Preparing this recipe is easy and requires only a few ingredients. The result is a mouthwatering treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy this warm and gooey breakfast pastry with your loved ones and start your day off right!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  3. Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
  4. Dip each quarter into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Place the coated biscuit quarters into the greased bundt pan, layering them evenly.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly.
  7. Pour the melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the biscuit quarters in the bundt pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  10. Place a large serving plate over the pan and invert the monkey bread onto the plate.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Monkey bread is called so because it is traditionally eaten by pulling apart the pastry with your fingers, resembling the way monkeys eat their food.
  • The origin of monkey bread is unclear, but it gained popularity in the United States in the 1950s.
  • Monkey bread is a versatile dish, and it can be made with various toppings and fillings, such as nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips.