Confetti monkey bread is a colorful and celebratory treat that is perfect for any occasion. This delicious dessert is made with a combination of sweet dough, colorful sprinkles, and a creamy glaze. The result is a fun and festive dish that will be a hit with people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a special treat to share with friends and family or simply want to indulge in a sweet and satisfying snack, confetti monkey bread is the perfect choice.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CLIFFANY'S MONKEY BREAD
My first experience with monkey bread, and always a winner. Seriously, yum!
Provided by Aleasha Wales Shelnutt
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bag. Drop biscuit quarters into bag and shake well to coat biscuits.
- Stir margarine, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture has a syrup consistency, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Arrange 1/3 the biscuits in bottom of a tube or fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) and pour 1/3 the syrup over the top. Repeat layering process 2 more times.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread is golden and cooked through, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes and turn bread out onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 843.4 mg, Sugar 30.9 g
MONKEY BREAD I
Refrigerated biscuits with cinnamon bake in a tube pan. My 7 year old daughter, Leah, loves her Monkey Bread. Enjoy!
Provided by LuAnn Connolly
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt® pan.
- Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.
- In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 746.2 mg, Sugar 35.6 g
PULL-APART CONFETTI BIRTHDAY CAKE BREAD
Steps:
- For the pull-apart bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Separate the biscuits and cut into quarters. Put the rainbow sprinkles in a large resealable plastic bag, add the biscuit pieces and shake until coated. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar. Seal the bag and shake until everything is mixed. Pour the pieces into the prepared pan and set aside.
- Heat the butter with the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the almond extract. Pour the mixture over the biscuit pieces.
- Bake until the top of the bread is golden, about 30 minutes. Cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through, an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- For the frosting: Mix the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter and salt in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk and mix until smooth. Add another tablespoon of the milk if the frosting's too thick.
- Spread the frosting on top of the cake and garnish with the rainbow sprinkles.
BACON MONKEY BREAD
My daughters made this ring when they were in 4-H, and we've enjoyed the recipe for many years. Handy refrigerated biscuits get a holiday spin combined with other tasty, colorful ingredients.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Combine bacon with cheese and, if desired, onion and green pepper. Cut biscuits into quarters; add to bacon mixture. Stir in butter and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 10-in. tube pan., Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CONFETTI BREAD
Like flecks of colorful jewels, vegetables add nutrition and visual impact to this healthful bread. Thyme is the suggested herb, but add your favorite, such as basil or oregano, if you prefer. This recipe was found in BH&G's Complete Guide to Bread Machine Baking.
Provided by Donna M.
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h45m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the ingredients to bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Select basic white cycle and crust setting.
- NOTE: Dough may appear stiff at first until the vegetables have released some of their liquid during the kneading cycle.
- Watch closely; it may be necessary to add 1 to 3 tablespoons additional flour.
- If you prefer, you can use the dough setting on your machine and bake in a conventional oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown.
Tips:
- Use refrigerated biscuit dough for a quick and easy monkey bread.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Be sure to coat the biscuits in the melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture before baking.
- Bake the monkey bread until it is golden brown and the cream cheese glaze is melted.
- Serve the monkey bread warm with additional cream cheese glaze, if desired.
Conclusion:
Confetti monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its colorful sprinkles and sweet cream cheese glaze, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive dessert, give confetti monkey bread a try!
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