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monkey bread

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Shauna Farr
@Dietcokebottle
Ridgewood, NY

This is a fun treat to make and eat! My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. It would be a special treat when she made it. I love making it now for Thanksgiving morning.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This nostalgic monkey bread recipe will bring you back to your childhood. Pieces of biscuit dough are coated in cinnamon and sugar. A buttery brown sugar syrup holds the pieces together. Where this recipe is a little different is the add-in recommendations. We added layers of pecans for a nutty flavor and crunch. But, raisins or coconut would be tasty too. The aroma of this baking will get everyone out of bed. A fun special breakfast recipe.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For monkey bread

  • 4 can
    refrigerator biscuits (about 40)
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, raisins, walnuts and/or coconut, if desired
  • 1 c
    firmly-packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter

How To Make monkey bread

  • Pieces of biscuits in a plastic bag with cinnamon and sugar.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Pour granulated sugar and cinnamon into a plastic bag and mix. Add biscuit pieces, several at a time, and shake to coat.
  • Add a layer of biscuits to a Bundt pan and sprinkle chopped nuts.
    2
    Add a layer of biscuit pieces in a buttered tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle with nuts, raisins, or coconut.
  • Keep adding layers of biscuits and nuts until all are used.
    3
    Keep adding layers of biscuits and nuts, raisins, or coconut until they are all used.
  • Bring brown sugar and butter to a boil.
    4
    Bring brown sugar and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture over the biscuits.
    5
    Pour the mixture slowly over the biscuits.
  • Bake the monkey bread.
    6
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
  • Cool slightly before turning out of the pan.
    7
    Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Turn upside down to serve.
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