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Monkey Bread Recipe

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A warm, sticky, and irresistibly sweet pull-apart bread perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Layers of soft dough coated in cinnamon sugar and butter create a gooey, caramelized treat that’s easy to share and enjoy with family or friends. Whether made from scratch or with store-bought dough, monkey bread delivers nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz biscuit dough (store-bought or homemade yeast dough)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: 1/3 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously.
  • In a large bowl, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Cut dough into bite-sized pieces and dip each piece into the cinnamon sugar butter mixture.
  • Layer coated dough pieces in the bundt pan, sprinkling nuts and raisins between layers if using.
  • Pour any remaining butter mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the sugar mixture or a drizzle of vanilla glaze before serving. Use fresh dough for best results, and don’t rush the cooling process for clean slicing.

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