Monkey Bread

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 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

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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.