Easy Monkey Bread

Indulge in the gooey sweetness of this Easy Monkey Bread, a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with simple ingredients like refrigerated biscuit dough, sugar, cinnamon, and margarine, this recipe is quick to assemble and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something warm and comforting.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt(R) pan.

1. Coat the Biscuit Pieces:

• Mix the white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag.
• Cut each biscuit into quarters.
• Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar-cinnamon mix until coated.
• Arrange the coated biscuit pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in the pan.
• If using nuts and raisins, sprinkle them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.

1. Prepare the Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat.
• Boil for 1 minute.

1. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the margarine-brown sugar mixture over the biscuits in the pan.

1. Bake:

• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

1. Serve:

• Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Invert the pan onto a plate to release the monkey bread. Do not cut! The bread will pull apart easily, creating irresistibly gooey and delicious bites.

Description and Tips:

Easy Monkey Bread is a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s perfect for special occasions or weekend brunches. Here are some tips to ensure success with this recipe:

• Biscuit Dough: Use refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience, but feel free to make your own dough if preferred.
• Coating: Coating the biscuit pieces in the sugar-cinnamon mix ensures that each bite is infused with sweet, cinnamon goodness.
• Sauce: The margarine-brown sugar sauce creates a sticky caramelized coating that makes the monkey bread irresistibly delicious.
• Variations: Customize your monkey bread by adding chopped nuts, raisins, or other mix-ins to create different flavor combinations.
• Presentation: Serve the monkey bread warm for the best texture and flavor. You can also drizzle with additional caramel sauce or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

With its irresistible sweetness and pull-apart texture, Easy Monkey Bread is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious flavor of this classic recipe!