Gooey Buttery Monkey Bread (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Coating & Dough
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened, for greasing
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2 packages (16 oz each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough (not flaky layers)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon cardamom
→ Caramel Sauce
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16 tablespoons (226g) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional
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1 cup chopped pecans
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 12-cup capacity Bundt pan with softened butter using a pastry brush or crumpled parchment paper, ensuring all crevices are coated. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans in the bottom of the pan.
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Cut each biscuit into 4 quarters, then roll each piece into a ball for fluffier texture and better appearance.
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In a large freezer-size plastic bag, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom. Working in batches of about 12 balls at a time, add them to the bag and shake until evenly coated. Reserve the leftover cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Layer the coated dough balls in the Bundt pan, sprinkling remaining pecans between layers. Offset the balls so they aren't stacked directly on top of each other.
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In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture with the brown sugar, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and continue stirring until sugars fully dissolve.
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Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the dough balls, pausing occasionally to shake and tilt the pan to ensure even distribution and penetration to the bottom.
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Bake in the center of the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, until dough is fully cooked. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the biscuits should read 190-200°F (88-93°C).
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Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Brush any remaining sauce from the pan over the top of the monkey bread. Serve warm.
# Handy Tips:
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For best results, avoid using Pillsbury 'flaky layers' biscuits as they won't hold together well; choose the traditional 'fluffy' buttermilk biscuits instead.