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Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe – A Warm, Sweet Pull-Apart Treat

This Monkey Bread Recipe transforms store-bought biscuit dough into a delightful pull-apart wonder, perfect for brunch or a cozy family dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter or unsalted for a lighter touch
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best results
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or pecans as a substitute

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt pan
  • Large zip-top bag
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with butter or cooking spray, and sprinkle chopped walnuts across the bottom.
  2. In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Shake until well mixed.
  3. Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters. Toss the pieces in the cinnamon sugar bag until coated.
  4. Layer the coated biscuit pieces in the Bundt pan, adding walnuts between layers.
  5. Melt the salted butter in a saucepan. Stir in light brown sugar and vanilla until well mixed.
  6. Pour the butter mixture over biscuit layers in the Bundt pan, shaking gently to distribute.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure each biscuit piece is evenly coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture and allow it to cool before inverting to maintain shape.

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