Despite the fact that I will always defend my homemade monkey bread recipe, which has dough prepared from scratch rather than biscuits, there are occasions when it may be too excessive. It is an important need to prepare for holidays and other special events when you are attempting to impress a large number of people, but for a more relaxed get-together, what would you recommend?
It has the potential to be rather cumbersome. That is where this variant, which is made in a loaf pan, comes in. This is the recipe that I resort to whenever I want those delightful nibbles that are covered in cinnamon sugar without having to put in quite a lot of work. Not only does it take half the time to prepare (no need to wake up! ), but it is also ideal for serving a smaller group of people for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Monkey Bread
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pan
- 2 (16.3-oz.) tubes biscuit dough
- 3/4 cup (150 g.) granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 3/4 cup (85 g.) confectioners’ sugar
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
Monkey Bread
Step 1:
Place racks in the middle and bottom third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter that has been softened should be used to grease a loaf pan measuring 9 inches by 5 inches.
Step 2:
Every biscuit should be cut into thirds. Form each component into a ball.
Step 3:
Over about thirty seconds, melt the butter by microwaving it in increments of fifteen seconds in a small basin that is heatproof basin. Using a whisk, combine the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
Step 4:
First, roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, then dip it into butter, allowing any excess to drop off, and continue working one ball at a time. Place in the pan that has been prepared pan, piling as you go. The remaining butter and cinnamon sugar should be mixed after all of the pieces have been covered. In the pan, pour over the pieces. On the lowest rack, position a baking sheet that has been coated with foil to collect any butter drippings.
Step 5:
Bake monkey bread on the centre rack for forty-five to fifty minutes, or until the top is a deep golden colour. Once it has cooled for fifteen minutes, flip it onto a dish. Wait another ten minutes before glazing over the surface.
Glaze
Step 1:
Confectioners’ sugar and cream cheese should be mixed in a medium bowl using a rubber spatula until the mixture is completely smooth. Incorporate the heavy cream.
Step 2:
To serve as a dipping sauce, drizzle the glaze over the monkey bread or serve it alongside.
Time Saving Tips
By using biscuits that are purchased from a shop, this recipe not only helps you save time, but it also minimises the number of individual dough balls that need to be dipped and rolled. The excellent outcome of this small monkey bread may be attributed to the fact that the dough is still covered in a substantial amount of butter and sugar. These sticky cookies are so soft and fluffy that they are difficult to beat!
Storage
You may keep any remaining monkey bread for two to three days at room temperature if you wrap it in plastic wrap or put it in an airtight container. If you do not have any leftover monkey bread, you can throw it away. The fact that it will dry out more rapidly if you put it in the refrigerator is why I do not advocate doing so.
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