Soft and tender biscuits are covered in a gooey glaze with a sweet caramelized topping in this quick and easy monkey bread recipe! This decadent treat makes mornings or special events a little sweeter. If you love dessert-style breads try this Banana Bread Crumb Cake, Coconut Bread Pudding, or even this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bread.
Monkey Bread Recipe
There are many occasions to enjoy monkey bread, but my favorite is simply because it’s delicious and I’m craving some. It’s also a great breakfast for the holidays! It’s a tradition in my family to always have it on Christmas morning. This gooey, caramelized pull-apart bread is extremely easy to prepare and delivers soft, cinnamon sugar goodness with each bite. Prepare this for your next brunch or gathering and your guests will be delighted. It’s hard to resist with how soft and ooey-gooey it is. You may want to make a double batch! Monkey bread always flies off the table whenever I make it. You’re going to want to make sure you snag a piece or two for yourself before it’s gone! If you love this traditional monkey bread, you’ve got to try my cinnamon roll monkey bread next!
Ingredients Needed
It only takes 5 simple ingredients to make this delicious monkey bread! As long as you’ve got a can of refrigerated biscuits, you likely have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry, ready to go! Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Sugars: I use a mix of both white and brown sugar here. Granulated sugar to sweeten the bread overall, and brown sugar for that smoky, caramelized goodness!Cinnamon: You can’t go wrong with cinnamon sugar! A hint of warm spice is the perfect addition to monkey bread.Refrigerated Biscuits: Just the normal kind, not the flaky layers!Butter: Makes the bread moist and soft and adds rich flavor as well!
How to Make Monkey Bread
Making monkey bread is easy and quick with only a few simple steps! It’s the perfect thing to whip up for a holiday breakfast. My family always enjoys it on Christmas morning!
Add Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans are such a great addition to monkey bread! They taste absolutely divine in the caramelized topping.Add Fruit: Chopped apples are great for tossing with the biscuits. They taste so good with the spiced caramel flavor of monkey bread!Add Frosting: Add a little extra indulgence to your monkey bread with cream cheese frosting, marshmallow cream, or caramel sauce!
At Room Temperature: Store wrapped in plastic wrap for 1-2 days.In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for about 5 days.In the Freezer: Store in a freezer bag for 1-2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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