Cinnamon Swirl Monkey Bread
Pull-apart buttery biscuit bites coated in cinnamon sugar & caramel glaze.
In a nutshell: This authentic american cinnamon swirl monkey bread comes together in just 50 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Gooey pull-apart bundt cake made with flaky biscuit pieces rolled in cinnamon sugar and drowned in brown sugar butter caramel.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Measure Flour by Spooning & Leveling: Avoid scooping measuring cups directly into flour bags, which packs the grains densely. Spoon flour into the cup and level with a butter knife.
- Cool in Pan Briefly, Then Rack: Let loaves rest 10 minutes in the loaf tin before turning onto a wire rack. Trapped steam inside pans can make bottom crusts soggy.
Ingredients
12
servings
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2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough, 16 oz each, cut into quarters
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp ground cinnamon
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¾ cup butter, melted
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½ cup brown sugar
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Coat Biscuit Quarters
Cut biscuit rounds into quarters. Shake in ziplock bag with granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Layer & Pour Caramel
Arrange coated dough pieces into greased bundt pan. Melt butter with brown sugar and pour over biscuits.
Bake & Invert
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Assemble it in the bundt pan the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning, adding 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time.
It lets the caramel set just enough that the bread releases cleanly onto the platter without falling apart.
Yes. Any soft yeast dough cut into 1-inch pieces works the same way.
Cover at room temperature for up to 2 days. Rewarm individual portions for about 10 seconds in the microwave.
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