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Monkey Bread

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Monkey Bread is a sweet, sticky, and irresistible pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection. This gooey treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion that calls for a comforting, indulgent snack.

Ingredients

  1. 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (or use homemade biscuit dough)
    1 cup granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or a round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

  1. Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters, yielding about 32 pieces of dough.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll each piece of dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Place the coated dough pieces in the prepared pan, stacking them on top of each other.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract (if using). Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Pour the butter and brown sugar syrup evenly over the dough in the bundt pan.
  5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Check by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
  6. Let the Monkey Bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Nutty Monkey Bread: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra texture and flavor.
  2. Caramel Monkey Bread: Add caramel sauce to the syrup for a richer flavor.
  3. Chocolate Monkey Bread: Add small chocolate chips or chunks between dough layers for a decadent twist.
  4. Pumpkin Monkey Bread: Add 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the dough for a fall-inspired version.
  5. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  6. Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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