If you are looking for a sweet and indulgent treat that is perfect for breakfast or brunch, look no further than monkey bread! This classic dessert has been a staple in American kitchens for decades, and for good reason – it’s delicious, easy to make, and fun to eat. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making monkey bread at home.
Ingredients
- 3 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Bundt pan
- Oven or air fryer
- Pastry brush
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Open the cans of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll each biscuit quarter in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract to the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Place the cinnamon sugar-coated biscuit quarters into the bundt pan.
- Pour the melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the top of the biscuit quarters.
- Bake in the preheated oven or air fryer for 30-35 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven or air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Use a pastry brush to brush any remaining melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the top of the monkey bread.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- For an extra special treat, add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use a regular baking pan instead.
- If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, prepare the monkey bread as directed and refrigerate overnight. Then, let the monkey bread come to room temperature before baking.
FAQs
Q: Can I make monkey bread in an air fryer?
A: Yes! Follow the same instructions as for the oven, but place the bundt pan in the air fryer basket instead!
Q: Can I freeze monkey bread?
A: Yes! Let the monkey bread cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Q: Can I use homemade biscuit dough instead of refrigerated biscuit dough?
A: Yes! You can use any biscuit dough recipe that you prefer. Just make sure to cut the dough into small pieces before rolling them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Q: Can I reheat monkey bread?
A: Yes! To reheat monkey bread, place it in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Q: Is monkey bread gluten-free?
A: No, this recipe uses refrigerated biscuit dough which contains gluten. However, you could try making this recipe with a gluten-free biscuit dough or substitute a gluten-free bread dough.
