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Sticky Monkey Bread Recipe

Sticky Monkey Bread Recipe


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4.6 from 12 reviews

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x

Description

Monkey bread delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, with gooey cinnamon-sugar coated dough pieces that pull apart perfectly. Warm from the oven, this sweet breakfast treat brings smiles and happiness to your morning table.


Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces pre-made biscuit dough

Coating Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Liquid Ingredients:

  • ½ cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Warm your oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 10-inch bundt pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, stirring until completely blended.
  3. Pour ½ cup melted butter into a separate shallow dish for coating the dough.
  4. Tear open the 16-ounce biscuit dough package and slice each biscuit into 4 equal quarters.
  5. Roll each quarter between your palms to create small, uniform dough balls.
  6. Dunk each dough ball first into the melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
  7. Immediately roll the buttered ball through the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rotating to coat every surface.
  8. Carefully place the coated dough balls into the greased bundt pan, creating layers.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips between dough ball layers for extra texture.
  10. Allow the assembled monkey bread to rest in a warm kitchen spot for 25-30 minutes.
  11. Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until tops are deep golden brown.
  12. Remove from oven and let the monkey bread cool inside the pan for 10 minutes.
  13. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, allowing the bread to release completely.
  14. Pull apart the sticky, sweet sections and serve while still warm.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier coating and smoother dough ball rolling.
  • Refrigerated biscuit dough works best for quick preparation and consistent texture.
  • Sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar mixture between layers for more intense flavor and caramelization.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before serving to prevent burning your fingers when pulling apart the sticky, delicious pieces.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Breads
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 to 6
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg