Description
Granny's Monkey Bread is a sweet, gooey pull-apart treat made with bite-sized biscuit dough pieces rolled in cinnamon sugar, baked together in a buttery, brown sugar syrup. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this classic comfort dessert is easy to make and ideal for sharing at breakfast or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Bread Dough
- 24 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (about 3 packages of 8-ounce buttermilk biscuits)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice as an alternative)
Syrup
- 16 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted, based on preference)
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup of the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture (from above)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Heavily grease a 12-cup Bundt or fluted tube pan with butter to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure an even bake.
- Prepare the biscuit pieces: Separate the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four equal bite-sized pieces. In a bowl or plastic bag, mix granulated sugar with cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice). Roll each dough piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring every piece is thoroughly coated. Layer the coated dough pieces gently into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Create the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine butter, golden brown sugar, and half a cup of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Heat gently until the butter melts and the mixture just reaches a boil, then remove immediately from heat to prevent burning. Stir until all sugar dissolves completely to form a luscious syrup.
- Assemble and bake: Drizzle the warm syrup evenly over the coated dough pieces in the Bundt pan. Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and syrup is bubbling gently.
- Let it rest: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. This resting time lets the syrup set slightly to avoid mess when serving.
- Invert and serve: Place a large plate on top of the pan and carefully invert it to release the monkey bread. Pull apart pieces with your fingers to serve and enjoy the warm, gooey, sweet treat.
Notes
- Use a well-greased Bundt pan to ensure the sticky monkey bread releases easily after baking.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for cinnamon for a fall-inspired flavor twist.
- Watch the syrup closely when heating to prevent burning the sugars.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven; monitor the bread to avoid over-browning.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
