Monkey Bread II

Ingredients

• 2 cans (16.3 ounces each) refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch bundt pan.
2. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a large resealable bag.
3. Cut biscuit dough into 1 inch pieces and drop into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Shake until all pieces are coated with the mixture.
4. Place pieces of dough in the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture over the top.
5. Pour melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Interesting Facts

• Monkey bread is an American dish made from pieces of biscuit dough rolled in cinnamon and sugar and baked in a bundt pan.
• Monkey bread can also be served as a savory dish by using garlic, herbs, and cheese.
• Monkey bread is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930s.
• Monkey bread can be served as a breakfast, snack, or dessert.