Made with a tube of refrigerated biscuits, this monkey bread, made with simple ingredients, is as easy as it is delicious!
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Monkey Bread with Refrigerated Biscuits fills your home with a delightful aroma and tastes even better than you imagined. There’s nothing quite like waking up to a warm loaf of caramel monkey bread!
Growing up, homemade monkey bread was an occasional treat. My mom used frozen bread dough, which she thawed and cut into pieces.
I take a simpler approach by using refrigerated biscuit dough. This way, you can enjoy it immediately, and I promise it tastes just as good!
Monkey Bread with Refrigerated Biscuits Recipe
Monkey bread with frozen biscuits is a delicious and easy to make snack that is great for parties.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12-cup bundt nonstick spray for cooking. This recipe uses 2 cans (12 ounces each) of refrigerated biscuits. Using kitchen scissors, cut each biscuit into quarters.
In a large resealable bag, add 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds and stir. Once it is completely melted and syrupy, pour over the brown sugar mixture into the biscuits in the pan.
Then add the biscuit pieces to the bag, reseal and toss to coat very well. Then spread all the coated biscuit pieces into the greased pan.
In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds and stir. Once it is completely melted and syrupy, pour over the biscuits in the pan.
Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Once it’s done cooking, let it sit in the pan for 5-10 minutes and then put a serving plate over the top and flip it over.
Remove the pan and you’ll be left with the most glorious breakfast treat around!
The caramel sauce does get very hot so make sure it’s cooled enough to eat it so you don’t burn yourself.
Tips to Making Monkey Bread
- You can really use any type of large refrigerated biscuits that you have available. I’ve used buttermilk, reduced fat, flaky layers, etc. They’ve all worked well, and I’ve enjoyed every bite..
- If you have an extra cinnamon sugar mixture left in your bag, you can sprinkle it over the sticky bread.
- Feel free to add golden raisins or a crunch of pecans if you enjoy them. You can also eat it with vanilla ice cream for a guaranteed sugar rush.
- Do NOT use a tube pan for this recipe! A tube pan is two separate pieces, and your caramel sauce will run out the bottom while it’s cooking and make a giant mess in your oven. You also run the risk of burning yourself when you’re trying to flip it out of the pan since the pan separates.
- Be sure to remove the monkey bread from the pan after 5-10 minutes. If you wait too long, the caramel starts hardening, and it will be difficult to remove.
- If you do not have a bundt pan, you can separate the biscuits and caramel sauce into two greased loaf pans. The cooking time is the same.
Looking for More Bread Recipes:
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Monkey Bread with Refrigerated Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz cans Refrigerated Biscuits
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1/2 cup Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan and set aside.
- Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
- In a resealable bag, add sugar and cinnamon. Toss to mix. Add biscuit pieces to bag, seal and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread biscuit pieces in greased pan.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add brown sugar and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir. Microwave another 30 seconds and stir. Continue until it is melted and a syrup consistency. Pour evenly over biscuits in pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let sit in pan for 5-10 minutes and then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- The nutritional information does not include the refrigerated biscuits.
Nutrition
FAQs
How to Make Monkey Bread with Biscuits?
To make monkey bread with biscuits, preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut refrigerated biscuits into quarters. Toss the biscuit pieces in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place them in a greased Bundt pan. Melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan and pour the mixture over the biscuits.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool slightly before turning it out onto a plate. This method is perfect for making monkey bread with canned biscuits.
How to Make Monkey Bread?
You need dough, butter, sugar, and cinnamon to make monkey bread. You can use homemade dough or store-bought refrigerated biscuits. Cut the dough into pieces, coat them with cinnamon sugar, and layer them in a Bundt pan.
Pour a melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the dough. Bake at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes until golden. This classic recipe is versatile and can include variations like adding nuts or raisins.
What Kind of Biscuits for Monkey Bread?
For monkey bread, use canned refrigerated biscuits. They are convenient and yield great results. Pillsbury Grands biscuits are a popular choice, but any brand will work.
If you prefer a lighter texture, can you use flaky biscuits for monkey bread, adding a delightful flakiness? The best biscuits for monkey bread are easy to separate and coat with cinnamon sugar.
What Are Refrigerated Biscuits?
Refrigerated biscuits are pre-made biscuit dough sold in cans. They are found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and are used for quick and easy baking. These biscuits can be baked as is or used in various recipes like monkey bread with biscuits and other creative dishes.
They save time and ensure consistent results, making them a staple in many kitchens for recipes using refrigerated biscuits.
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