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Monkey Bread

Sticky, pull-apart monkey bread made with biscuit pieces coated in cinnamon sugar and baked in a brown sugar glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Pillsbury biscuits (16.3 oz cans, 16 biscuits total)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 10-cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Open both cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place the biscuit pieces into a large bowl or a zip-top bag.
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar over the biscuit pieces and toss or shake until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts in the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Add half of the coated biscuit pieces on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over the biscuit layer, then add the remaining biscuit pieces.
  • In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the melted butter, packed brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt until a thick, grainy sauce forms.
  • Pour the brown sugar sauce evenly over the arranged biscuit pieces in the bundt pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the dough pieces are cooked through and the top is golden and set.
  • Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Replace any pieces or nuts that stick to the pan back onto the bread. Serve warm.

Equipment

  • 10-cup bundt pan
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • large bowl or zip-top bag
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • liquid measuring cup or small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Notes

  • You can substitute pecans or almonds for the walnuts.
  • Walnuts are optional and may be omitted.