Decadent Monkey Bread with Cinnamon Sugar and Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Delightfully sweet and sticky Monkey Bread made with buttery cinnamon-sugar layers using southern style buttermilk biscuits. Perfect for breakfast or a fun dessert, this pull-apart bread is gooey, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon heaping cinnamon
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cans southern style buttermilk biscuits (16 biscuits)
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar: In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mixing well to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cut the biscuits: Open the cans and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters to create small pieces for coating.
- Coat biscuit pieces: Dip each biscuit piece into melted butter, then roll it generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat all sides.
- Layer in the pan: Place the coated biscuit pieces into a greased bundt or tube pan, layering evenly as you go.
- Melt the butter for topping: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter and mix in any leftover cinnamon sugar. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered biscuits in the pan.
- Bake the Monkey Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled monkey bread for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the monkey bread to cool slightly in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Pull apart the pieces to serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh southern style buttermilk biscuits for best texture.
- Ensure butter is fully melted and hot when coating biscuit pieces for better sugar adherence.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins between layers for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve warm with cream cheese or caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so check for a golden crust.
Keywords: Monkey Bread, Cinnamon Sugar Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits, Sticky Bread, Pull Apart Bread, Sweet Breakfast Bread