Monkey bread is one of those recipes I’ve been making with my family since high school. And that’s because: 1.) Everyone loves this and 2.) With just five ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to make. This is a Home Economics project everyone will get a good grade on. Lol.
I also think of monkey bread as a holiday breakfast or special treat when family is visiting. It’s kind of like donuts for breakfast; we all know it’s not a balanced meal, but we also accept it as breakfast food. It’s fun to make! It’s easy to eat! And it’s very, very delicious.
Related: Looking for more crowd-pleasing breakfast options? Try Tater Tot Casserole or Air Fryer Donuts.
Ingredients
- Canned biscuits – the homestyle or non-flaky kind
- Granulated white sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Brown sugar
You can add other spices or ingredients to this to change up the flavors slightly. For example, you could replace half the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice or add one apple, peeled and cubed into small pieces throughout for a caramel apple variation. It’s a simple recipe so feel free to make it your own!
How to make Monkey Bread
Begin by opening the biscuit cans and cutting each of the biscuits into fourths.
In a gallon-size ziplock bag or large mixing bowl, combine the granulated white sugar and cinnamon. Toss the biscuit pieces so they get coated in the cinnamon sugar mix.
In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until fully melted and well combined.
Add the biscuit pieces to a greased bundt pan. Then pour the melted butter mixture over all the pieces; it should leak down between the cracks and coat everything.
Place the bundt pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips while baking. And bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before placing a large plate over the top and then inverting to remove from the pan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called monkey bread?
The recipe gets its name from the fact that you can pull apart the pieces with your hands and eat, like a monkey would.
Where do you store monkey bread?
After it’s baked, monkey bread is like many pastries in that you can store it in a closed container (airtight) on your kitchen counter or refrigerate to keep it fresh for longer periods.
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Instructions
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Begin by opening the biscuit cans and cutting each of the biscuits into fourths.
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In a gallon-size ziplock bag or large mixing bowl, combine the granulated white sugar and cinnamon.
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Toss the biscuit pieces so they get coated in the cinnamon sugar mix.
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In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until fully melted and well combined.
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Add the biscuit pieces to a greased bundt pan. Then pour the melted butter mixture over all the pieces; it should leak down between the cracks and coat everything.
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Place the bundt pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips while baking. And bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40 minutes.
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Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before placing a large plate over the top and then inverting to remove from the pan.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Monkey Bread with biscuits
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
