Name: Easy Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans biscuit dough; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/8 cup ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup butter (use 1/2 cup for less butter); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk

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Introduction

Easy Monkey Bread is a delightful, pull-apart treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. With soft biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and a rich buttery glaze, it’s simple to make and sure to please everyone at the table.

The image shows a white baking dish filled with multiple golden brown, irregularly shaped dough puffs, each coated with a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar, giving a textured, slightly grainy look. A silver spoon held by a woman's hand is pouring a smooth, white glaze in thin streams evenly over the top layer of the dough pieces. The background features a white marbled texture that gently contrasts with the warm tones of the baked dough. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cans biscuit dough
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter (use 1/2 cup for less butter)

Simple Glaze

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Step 1: Break the biscuits into small balls of dough, about 3 tablespoons per ball.
Step 2: Grease a deep-dish loaf pan or bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
Step 4: Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Step 5: Place a single layer of coated dough balls in the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle 1/8 cup of brown sugar over the layer.
Step 6: Add another layer of dough balls on top, then sprinkle the remaining 1/8 cup of brown sugar over it.
Step 7: Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the dough layers. Sprinkle some leftover cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Step 8: Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Step 9: To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the monkey bread before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a bundt pan for a classic round shape and easier pulling apart.
Reduce butter to 1/2 cup if you prefer a lighter bread.
Add chopped nuts or raisins to the layers for extra texture and flavor.
Try substituting the brown sugar with coconut sugar for a subtle caramel note.

Storage

Store leftover monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days and warm gently in the oven before serving. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes to regain freshness.

How to Serve

A white, wavy-edged rectangular baking dish filled with about three layers of soft, golden brown monkey bread pieces that look sticky and shiny with glaze drizzled on top. The pieces are dusted with a brown cinnamon sugar mix that gives a textured look. The dish sits on a white marbled surface with part of a white cloth napkin showing on the lower left side, and two small white bowls with cinnamon sugar and glaze above the dish. A wooden stir stick rests inside one bowl. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade biscuit dough instead of canned?

Yes, homemade biscuit dough works well and allows you to control ingredients and flavor. Just cut the dough into small balls the same size as the canned biscuits.

Can I make monkey bread ahead of time?

You can assemble the monkey bread the night before, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. Bake it fresh the next morning, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.