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Cinnamon-Sugar Monkey Bread

For ten minutes work, this recipe delivers a decadent payoff-- a crispy, sweet buttery crust with gooey pockets of caramel. It takes refrigerator biscuits to the next level.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 5138.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt Pan A standard 10-12 cup Bundt pan is ideal.
  • 1 Medium Heatproof Bowl For melting butter.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For the cinnamon-sugar mixture and tossing biscuits.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For greasing the Bundt pan.
  • 1 Knife or Offset Spatula For cutting biscuits and loosening the baked bread from the pan.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 1/2 sticks 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Two 16-ounce tubes refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put the butter in a medium bowl. Brush the Bundt pan with some of the butter to lightly coat.
  • Cut the biscuits into quarters. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir together.
  • Working in batches, toss the biscuits in the melted butter, roll them in the sugar mixture to lightly coat and add them to the Bundt pan.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a knife or offset spatula. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, remove the pan and serve hot.

Notes

Achieving the perfect Monkey Bread involves a few key details. Ensure biscuits are thoroughly coated in both butter and sugar mixture for optimal caramelization and flavor distribution. The initial foil cover is crucial for allowing the dough to cook through without burning, while removing it allows for that beautiful golden-brown crust and gooey caramel pockets to form. Overbaking can lead to dry bread, so watch for puffiness and golden color in the final stages. For an elevated experience, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted butter, or a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar. A simple cream cheese glaze or a drizzle of melted caramel can also enhance presentation and taste.