Monkey Bread Recipe

This monkey bread recipe is a classic, sweet, pull-apart bread made with soft biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and baked in a rich butter and brown sugar sauce. It is an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that works perfectly as a breakfast, dessert, or festive snack. This version fits many variations such as a pillsbury monkey bread recipe, homemade monkey bread recipe, monkey bread recipe with biscuits, and even an old fashioned monkey bread recipe, while remaining simple enough for beginners. Explore similar recipes like Monkey Bread Recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
½ cup raisins (optional)
½ cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9- or 10-inch Bundt or tube pan to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl or plastic bag, mix white sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
Cut each biscuit into quarters and add 6 to 8 pieces at a time into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, tossing well so every piece is fully coated.
Layer the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared pan, sprinkling walnuts and raisins between layers if using, without pressing the dough down.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it boil for about 1 minute.
Carefully pour the hot butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit dough in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough is fully cooked in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the monkey bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a large serving plate and serve warm so it can be easily pulled apart.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 15