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Learn how to make this Monkey Bread for a quick and delicious breakfast idea your family will love. Monkey bread is so inexpensive to make and you will be amazed how little time it takes to make this tasty recipe.
As a busy mom of 8, I love making big breakfasts on the weekends. This monkey bread is always a family favorite because of the flavor and how easy it is to make. We always make it for a Thanksgiving Breakfast.
I usually have all the ingredients which makes this budget friendly. Add a few side dishes and everyone leaves the table full and happy. Your family will love this easy idea for breakfast! You might also like our crock pot monkey bread or Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread.
What's in this post: Monkey Bread
What is Monkey Bread?
Monkey bread, also known as cinnamon pull apart bread, that gets its name from the cinnamon, buttery covered biscuit that are all cooked together. The buttery, cinnamon loaf stays together and then you pull one biscuit off at a time.
This center of the bread is the best part as all the cinnamon glaze comes together. This basic recipe is so easy to make and with easy ingredients it is the perfect weekend breakfast idea.
Why This is the Best Monkey Bread Recipe
- Easy 5 Ingredients – These ingredients are easy and ones we always have on hand.
- Quick Breakfast Idea – This breakfast is quick and easy to prepare. In less than an hour you will have a yummy breakfast.
- Yummy Cinnamon Glaze – Our favorite part is the buttery, cinnamon glaze.
- Everyone Loves it – When I make this for my family or for a crowd, it is always a hit and there is usually none leftover.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Add in pie fillings. You can stir in any pie fillings in with the monkey bread.
- Top with a Glaze. We love to mix powdered sugar and milk to make a quick glaze. Then drizzle on top.
- Add in mix-ins. You can stir in nuts, pecans, or raisins and pour over the biscuits.
- Use Homemade Biscuits. We used canned biscuits but you can make biscuits from scratch.
How to Make Monkey Bread
- Start Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 10″ Bundt pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Step 1 – Remove the biscuit dough from the packaging and cut biscuits into quarters or 4 pieces each.
Step 2 – Place the biscuit pieces into a large zip lock bag.
Step 3 – Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon to the bag.
Step 4 – Seal the bag and shake to coat the biscuits with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Do not remove the air from the bag.
Step 5 – Then place the biscuit pieces into the Bundt pan.
Step 6 – Prepare the Glaze. Place the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
Step 7 – Heat over medium high. Whisk the ingredients together and bring the brown sugar mixture to a boil.
Step 8 – Pour the buttery brown sugar sauce over the biscuits in the Bundt pan.
Step 9 – Bake for 35 minutes or deep golden brown and the center is no longer doughy.
Step 10 – Let the pan set for 5-10 minutes and then carefully invert onto a serving platter to serve.
Expert Tips
- Prepare Pan – Make sure to grease the pan well so that monkey bread easily removes without falling apart. Great all the sides and the center of the pan.
- Coat Biscuit Bites – For the best flavors, complete coat the biscuit pieces with the ground cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Caramel Sauce – When pouring the sauce over the biscuits make sure it gets into the nooks for best results.
- Serving – Before serving allow the monkey bread to set for about 5 minutes then turn pan over onto serving platter.
Serving Suggestions
This breakfast treat can be served as a breakfast or for brunch. We like to serve with Air Fryer Bacon, Fruit Salad Recipe, Protein Fruit Smoothie or Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
Monkey bread is best to serve to a crowd as it is rich and filling and is best served fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monkey bread can be made in a loaf pan or an regular size baking dish. Making in a bundt pan gives the pull-apart bread a fun look to make it easy to serve.
Yes, it can. This would be prefect breakfast to make for your Christmas morning breakfast. Simply, make monkey bread as indicated and cover. Place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, remove plastic wrap and bake. It is that easy.
Normally monkey bread will fall apart because it sticks to the pan. The best way to prevent this is to make sure you grease the pan well before baking.
Yes you can use frozen biscuit dough instead of canned biscuits. However, you will want to make sure the biscuit dough is completely thawed out.
We have used the cheap biscuits and we have used the name brand biscuits and both have turned out amazing. So grab yourself a can of cheap biscuits and make this easy breakfast or brunch recipe.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing – This monkey bread recipe with biscuits is best served warm and on the same day. If you do have left overs, wait until the monkey bread is at room temperature. Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. It will stay good for about 3 days.
- Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or place back in the oven to reheat.
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Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cans Buttermilk Biscuits 10 ct
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 10" bundt pan with a non stick cooking spray.
- Remove the biscuits from the packaging and cut them into 4 pieces each.
- Place the biscuit pieces into a large zip lock bag. Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon to the bag. Do not remove the air from the bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat the biscuits with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Then place the biscuit pieces into the bundt pan.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a small sauce pan. Then heat over medium high. Whisk the ingredients together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Pour the brown sugar and butter mixture over the biscuits in the bundt pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or golden brown and the center is no longer doughy.
- Then let the pan set for 5-10 minutes and then carefully invert onto a pan to serve.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
10/10!!! I love this recipe! Thank you also for converting the measurements for bigger portions! So helpful!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Lydia! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the positive review!
Looking for new ideas!
Jennifer – I hope you try out this Monkey bread and enjoy it!
Great recipe, though some small tweaks needed. 1) Double the amount of cinnamon, and 2) Cover lightly with foil and increase the cooking time by 10-15 minutes. The flavor is better and the caramel is perfect all the way through, and all the biscuit pieces are cooked all the way through as well. And if you are adding chopped pecans, also add 1/2 to 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg to enhance the nutty flavor. Done this way, you probably will have no need for icing and the flavor will be more pronounced rather than just overly sweet.
Love monkey bread
This seriously is the best recipe and it’s super super easy!!
Prefer no frosting and definitely add nuts!
I love to put pecans in mine. No icing too sweet . Love the carmel taste of the brown sugar and butter .
Me too!
Monkey Brains… The perfect Halloween season breakfast treat!! The monkeys, however, are hard to catch, and take exception to having their brains removed. I like mine with icing. I also add a smattering of raisins, craisins, or dried cherries on top. Just put the dried fruit in a mixing bowl and cover with boiling water. Wait 10 minutes. They will plump into juicy little balls of flavor.
Love monkey bread with a glaze. I also love raisins and nuts (either or) on them.
Definitely icing!!! Not a big fan of nuts, but you could chop up snickers or Reeces peanut butter cup, stuff these inside each piece of biscuit and make a peanut butter icing!
One of my favorite go-to breakfasts with the grandkids are over. Definitely with nuts!
Oh I have to have icing on my monkey bread. Yummy! I like it with or without nuts. I’m going to make this recipe tonight!
I like icing with no nuts!!
Yummy yum old school and kiddos love it.
Monkey bread is a great comfort food for an easy breakfast or snack. I like it with the cinnamon sugar glaze and some chocolate chips. No nuts needed for us, but raisins would be a plus.
We love monkey bread! I’ve honestly never tried it with any type of icing but toasted pecans is great!
I like your recipe. I like it with nuts and icing.
I like your recipe. It is easy and helpful for breakfast, even for the afternoon as a snake. Sometimes I make it with toast. I will try your recipe tomorrow.
That looks really good. I’m going to make it. Yes I like icing and nuts in mine.