Biscuit Monkey Bread

monkey bread on a white plate on top of a colorful striped towel

5 from 3 ratings

This easy monkey bread is a nostalgic favorite made with canned biscuit dough and a gooey cinnamon-sugar topping! I tested different biscuit brands and found that Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits give the best results—fluffy, soft, and perfectly sweet. Skip the flaky layers and follow this foolproof recipe for a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Cooling Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: monkey bread

Servings:

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

32 oz refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough two 16 oz packages, I used Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits
1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup (226g) butter 2 sticks, salted or unsalted
½ cup (107g) brown sugar packed

Icing, optional

1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Generously coat a 12 cup bundt with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Separate the biscuits and cut each one into four equal bite-sized pieces.
32 oz refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
In a gallon plastic bag, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Then add all of the cut biscuits. Close the bag and shake well to coat all the pieces.
1 cup (198g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon
Arrange the biscuits in the pan. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar until fully melted. Carefully pour this over the biscuits.
1 cup (226g) butter, 1/2 cup (107g) brown sugar
Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is a golden, deep brown color.
Allow the monkey bread to cool for 15 minutes. Then invert it onto a plate. If it doesn’t release immediately, tap the pan and it should release easily.
While the monkey bread is cooling, prepare the optional icing. Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth consistency is achieved. Drizzle over the monkey bread.
1 cup (113g) powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract

Video

Notes

To prepare the night before follow all the steps through step 5. Then cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. In the morning, bake according to the instructions. It may require a few additional minutes of baking time because the dough is cold.

Nutrition