Best 10 Monkey Bread I Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable treat of "monkey bread," a delectable pull-apart bread characterized by its irresistible doughy texture and enticing cinnamon-sugar coating. Originating from the United States, this sweet sensation has captured hearts worldwide with its playful name and delightful taste. Whether you prefer the classic version with cinnamon sugar or venture into variations featuring chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, the possibilities are endless. So embark on a culinary adventure and let "monkey bread" become the star of your next brunch, potluck, or family gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MONKEY BREAD FROM SCRATCH



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Gooey, caramelized monkey bread that pulls apart effortlessly when you grab a piece! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Provided by Dianashh

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
¼ cup warm water
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk, warmed
1 egg
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with vegetable oil.
  • Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup flour, warm milk, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well before adding remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix and knead until dough comes together in a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down gently to deflate. Divide dough into small or medium balls.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Dip each dough ball in melted butter, remove with a fork, and roll in sugar mixture until well coated. Arrange in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Invert onto a large plate; cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 338.8 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

MONKEY BREAD I



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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

3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

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

CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD



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Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe. This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to "play" with the dough as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuits into balls. -Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; shape into balls. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar. Arrange evenly in a generously greased 9- or 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar., Combine butter and brown sugar; pour over the top. Place tube pan on baking sheet; bake until dough is golden brown and cooked through, 35-45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting bread onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANNED BISCUIT MONKEY BREAD



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Make and share this Canned Biscuit Monkey Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 tube pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (8 ounce) cans buttermilk biscuits
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cut each biscuit in fourths with scissors.
  • Shake biscuits in bag with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Layer biscuits into greased tube pan.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Melt margarine and brown sugar and boil 1 minute.
  • Pour over biscuits.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • To serve, just pinch off pieces and eat with fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 658.4, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 34.5, Protein 4.4

MONKEY BREAD



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Both of my boys really enjoyed helping me make this butterscotch monkey bread when they were young. It seemed to taste twice as good when they helped fix it. It's one of our favorites for breakfast or as a snack. -Carol Allen, McLeansboro, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, optional
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tubes (10 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pudding mix, sugar, cinnamon and, if desired, pecans. Pour butter into a shallow bowl; quarter biscuits. Dip several pieces into butter; place in pudding mixture and toss to coat. , Arrange in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Repeat until all biscuit pieces are coated. Bake until browned, 30-35 minutes. Cool 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MONKEY BREAD II



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Here is a recipe for a bread machine, though it can easily be done in the conventional, muscle building way. You use the dough only setting and do the rest by hand. For machines that do 1 1/2 - 2 pound capacity.

Provided by Darren, Debbie and Joshua

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup water
1 cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Remove baking pan from machine. Place yeast, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and water in the order that is recommended for the bread maker. Make sure that no liquid comes in contact with the yeast. Select dough cycle and press start.
  • When dough is complete, place dough on floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times.
  • In a medium saucepan on low heat, melt one cup of butter, stir in brown sugar and raisins ( 1/4 cup of chopped nuts is good too!). Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Cut dough in one inch chunks. Drop one chunk at a time into the butter sugar mixture. Thoroughly coat dough pieces, then layer them loosely in a greased Bundt or tube pan, staggering layers so you're plopping each dough chunk over a space between two below. Let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until dough is just over the top of the pan, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till golden brown. Remove from oven, place a plate face down in top of the pan and, using oven mitts to hold plate on pan, turn over both until bread slides out onto plate. Serve warm...and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 402.9 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

MONKEY BREAD



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Many monkey bread recipes are made with a yeast-risen dough, but the most classic methods use biscuit dough, as this one does. A quick fold of the dough ensures it's light and fluffy inside. When you grease the pan, you may worry that two tablespoons of butter seems excessive, but the generous amount prevents the monkey bread from sticking to the pan and combines with the cinnamon sugar to create an effortless caramel sauce as it bakes. If you're looking for an even simpler approach, you could replace the homemade dough with about two pounds of store-bought refrigerated biscuit dough.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     snack, cakes, finger foods, one pot, quick breads, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch round or 10-inch bundt loaf

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups/510 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 cup/225 grams cold unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/3 cups/320 milliliters cold buttermilk, plus more as needed
12 tablespoons/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine sea salt
1 cup/125 grams confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the biscuit dough: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt to combine. Add the cubed cold butter and toss to coat with the flour mixture, using your fingers to separate butter cubes and ensure each piece is well coated.
  • Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour, and continue working until each piece of butter is no larger than the size of a pea. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
  • Pour the buttermilk into the well and use your hands or a spatula to gently mix the dough to combine. You want to mix it minimally to keep the dough tender, but you also want to make sure it's uniformly combined, eliminating any dry patches of flour. The dough should be slightly sticky; if the dough seems dry, stir in buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.
  • Generously flour your work surface and place the dough on it. Flour the surface of the dough and your hands, and press the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick (the size of the dough doesn't matter, but the thickness is key). Fold the dough in quarters, then fold the quartered dough in half. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Assemble the monkey bread: Using 2 tablespoons of butter, grease a 9-inch cake pan with at least 2-inch-tall sides or a 10-inch bundt or tube pan. (If you use the bundt pan, take care to really get into all the grooves and ridges and coat them well.) Place the prepared pan on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Melt the remaining 10 tablespoons/140 grams butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. In a medium shallow bowl, stir the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt together to combine.
  • When the oven is hot, unwrap the dough. Lightly flour the work surface, then flour the surface of the dough. Using your hands, press the dough into a 9-by-12-inch rectangle. Slice the dough crosswise and lengthwise into 1-inch squares.
  • Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the dough into the melted butter and shake off the excess, then toss in the sugar mixture to coat. Transfer the pieces into the prepared cake pan. Continue this process, gently stacking the dough as you work.
  • Transfer the assembled monkey bread to the oven and bake until you see bubbling around the edge of the pan, the surface is well browned and it springs back lightly when pressed in the center, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter or tray. Serve unglazed immediately, or let cool slightly while you make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla to combine. Add more cream as needed to thin, 1 tablespoon at a time. Drizzle over the surface of the monkey bread, or serve in a bowl alongside for dipping.

MONKEY BREAD MADE EASY



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No more mushy centers! Perfectly portioned monkey bread in half the time.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup white sugar
2 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 8 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and the white sugar until evenly blended. Remove the biscuits from the packages, and cut into quarters. Drop a few biscuit pieces at a time into the sugar mixture, and coat thoroughly. Distribute the coated biscuit pieces among the prepared muffin tins (4 to 5 pieces per cup).
  • Place butter, brown sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl, and microwave a few seconds until the butter has melted. Stir to blend, and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture over each cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the muffins are crispy and brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 617.7 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

SLOW-COOKER MONKEY BREAD



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I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks-children and adults love it! The rum extract is optional. -Lisa Leaper, Worthington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 tubes (6 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, quartered
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
Toasted chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 5-qt. slow cooker with a piece of aluminum foil, letting ends extend up the sides. Grease foil., Combine the sugars, cinnamon and allspice in a large bowl; sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar mixture in bottom of prepared slow cooker. Add biscuit pieces to bowl; toss to coat. Transfer coated biscuits to slow cooker; sprinkle any remaining sugar mixture over biscuits. , Stir together butter, apple juice and extracts; pour over biscuits. , Cook, covered, on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove lid and let stand for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MONKEY BREAD



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This American, pull-apart sweet treat is sticky, spiced and stuffed with pecans - an indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert to share

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

200ml semi-skimmed milk
85g unsalted butter
2 large eggs
550g strong white bread flour , plus extra for kneading if doing it by hand
2½ tsp fast-action dried yeast
50g golden caster sugar
oil , for greasing
125g unsalted butter , plus extra for greasing
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
225g light muscovado sugar
140g pecans , toasted then roughly chopped
100g icing sugar , sifted
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
pinch of ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted

Steps:

  • Start with the dough. Put the milk and butter into a medium pan and heat gently until the butter melts and the milk is at a simmer. Cool for a few mins, then beat in the eggs with a fork. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl with 1½ tsp fine salt, then add the liquid and stir to a sticky dough. Leave for 5 mins, then tip onto a floured worktop and knead for 5-10 mins until smooth and springy. Use a little oil to grease a large bowl, add the dough, turn it in the oil to coat, then cover the bowl with clingfilm. Leave in a warm place for 1 hr or until doubled in size. Knead in a tabletop mixer with a dough hook if you prefer.
  • To assemble, grease a 25cm bundt pan with butter. Melt the rest of the butter in a pan. In a medium bowl mix the spices and sugar plus a pinch of salt. Spoon 2 tbsp melted butter, 3 tbsp spiced sugar and 4 tbsp pecans into the bottom of the tin.
  • Pull the dough into about 65 small pieces and roll into balls. Taking 4 or 5 at a time, dunk the dough balls into the melted butter, let the excess drain off, then tip them into the spiced sugar. Roll to coat, then put haphazardly into the tin. Repeat until there's a full layer of dough in the tin. Scatter with the rest of the chopped nuts, then carry on filling the tin with the coated dough balls. Tip any leftover sugar and butter over the dough. Can be frozen now for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge then let prove.
  • Cover the pan with oiled clingfilm then leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hr, or until risen and the dough no longer springs back when you poke it.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bake the monkey bread for 35 mins, or until well risen and golden. Let the pan cool for 5 mins, then give it a sharp rap on the counter. Leave in the tin until just warm.
  • Whisk all of the ingredients together to make the glaze. It will thicken as the melted butter cools. Turn the monkey bread onto a serving plate, then drizzle with the glaze. Let it set, if you can bear the wait.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe bananas for a sweeter, more flavorful monkey bread.
  • If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is no longer sticky.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to grease the pan well so the monkey bread doesn't stick.
  • Serve monkey bread warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bananas, and it is always a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive dessert, give monkey bread a try!

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