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Decadent Monkey Bread with Cinnamon Sugar and Simple Glaze Recipe

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This classic Monkey Bread recipe features soft, gooey biscuit dough coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked with butter to create a pull-apart treat perfect for breakfasts, brunches, or dessert. Enhanced with a simple powdered sugar glaze, this monkey bread is irresistibly sweet and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Monkey Bread:

  • 2 cans biscuit dough
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 cup ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter (use 1/2 cup for a lighter version)

Simple Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Sugars and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. This mixture will coat the biscuit dough pieces to ensure a sweet, cinnamon flavor in every bite.
  3. Cut and Coat Dough: Open the biscuit dough cans and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Toss the dough pieces in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are evenly coated.
  4. Layer Dough in Pan: Place the coated dough pieces evenly into the prepared bundt pan, layering them as you go.
  5. Melt Butter and Pour: Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave and pour it over the layered dough in the bundt pan. This butter will create a rich, caramelized coating as it bakes.
  6. Bake the Monkey Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  7. Cool Before Removing: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. This resting time helps it set so it can be removed cleanly from the pan.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth to make the simple glaze.
  9. Serve: Invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate and drizzle the glaze over the top. Pull apart and enjoy warm for the best experience.

Notes

  • For less butter, reduce to 1/2 cup, which will result in a lighter monkey bread.
  • Ensure the bundt pan is well greased to prevent sticking.
  • This recipe works best when served warm; reheat gently if needed.
  • You can add chopped nuts or raisins between layers for added texture.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/decadent-monkey-bread-with-cinnamon-sugar-and-simple-glaze-recipe/