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Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe

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This classic Monkey Bread recipe features tender buttermilk biscuit pieces coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, baked in a buttery brown sugar sauce to create a sticky, sweet pull-apart dessert that's perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Monkey Bread Dough

  • 3 cans buttermilk biscuits (the non-flaky ones)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon (adjust based on preferred cinnamon intensity)

Brown Sugar Butter Sauce

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the monkey bread.
  2. Prepare Biscuit Pieces: Open all three cans of buttermilk biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a 1-gallon zip-top bag, combine the granulated sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Adjust cinnamon to your taste preference; 3 teaspoons provide a stronger cinnamon flavor.
  4. Coat Biscuit Pieces: Place all biscuit quarters into the cinnamon sugar bag. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously to separate the biscuit pieces and evenly coat them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Arrange in Pan: Spread the coated biscuit pieces evenly in a Bundt pan, ensuring they are distributed uniformly for even baking.
  6. Prepare Brown Sugar Butter Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt together 1 cup of butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir continuously for several minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
  7. Pour Sauce Over Biscuits: Pour the warm brown sugar butter sauce evenly over the biscuit pieces in the Bundt pan, ensuring thorough coverage.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top forms a deep dark brown crust, indicating the monkey bread is cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the sauce to set slightly. Then invert onto a plate and serve warm to enjoy the gooey caramelized goodness.

Notes

  • Cutting the biscuits into quarters creates the perfect bite-sized pieces for Monkey Bread.
  • Adjust cinnamon quantity between 2 to 3 teaspoons depending on your taste preference.
  • Allow the bread to cool slightly before turning it out to keep the sticky topping intact.
  • You can use either light or dark brown sugar for the buttery sauce; dark brown sugar will give a deeper molasses flavor.
  • Use a Bundt pan to create the classic pull-apart shape and texture.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/cinnamon-sugar-monkey-bread-recipe/