Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade monkey bread. This sweet and gooey treat, made with layers of soft dough, cinnamon, and caramel, is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The bread is baked until it's golden brown and then drizzled with a luscious glaze. It's incredibly easy to make, and the whole family will love it. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and watch it disappear in no time. Try this amazing monkey bread recipe today and create delectable memories that will last a lifetime.
Ingredients
- 3 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together.
- Separate the biscuit dough into individual biscuits, and cut each biscuit into four pieces.
- Roll each biscuit piece into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure it is well coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar together until combined.
- If desired, add nuts and raisins to the butter-sugar mixture and stir well.
- Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the greased Bundt pan.
- Pour half of the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the biscuits in the pan.
- Repeat with the remaining biscuit pieces and butter-sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Invert the pan onto a serving plate to release the monkey bread.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm monkey bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Monkey bread is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1950s.
It got its name because people eat it with their fingers, picking apart the delicious bread.
Monkey bread is also known as bubble bread, pull-apart bread, or monkey puzzle bread.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits.
Leftover monkey bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and reheated in the microwave or oven.