Description
Ree Drummond’s Orange Monkey Bread delivers a zesty twist on classic pull-apart pastry. Sweet orange glaze and tender biscuit pieces create a mouthwatering breakfast treat that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (226 grams) salted butter
- 3 cans (7.5 ounces / 212 grams each) buttermilk biscuits, cold (not the flaky kind)
Sugars:
- 1 cup (200 grams) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal baking environment for the monkey bread.
- Carefully open the refrigerated biscuit containers, ensuring they remain chilled. Slice each biscuit into four equal quarters using a sharp knife.
- Create a flavor-enhancing coating by combining granulated sugar, freshly grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and vigorously shake to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add the biscuit quarters to the seasoned sugar mixture. Seal the bag and gently tumble until each piece is completely and uniformly coated with the aromatic sugar blend.
- Methodically arrange the sugar-dusted biscuit pieces into a bundt pan or tube pan, creating an appealing layered configuration.
- Prepare the luscious caramel sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Incorporate brown sugar and vanilla extract, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Generously pour the warm caramel sauce over the arranged biscuit pieces, ensuring every morsel is lavishly covered. Use a spatula to scrape out all the rich, buttery sauce from the pan.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and crispy edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to rest on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting period helps the bread set and makes handling easier.
- Carefully invert the bread onto a serving plate by placing the plate over the pan and flipping them together in one smooth motion. Let the monkey bread cool slightly before serving to prevent potential burns from the hot caramel.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly in the refrigerator to ensure perfect texture and easy handling during preparation.
- Combine dry ingredients like sugar, zest, and salt inside a large resealable plastic bag for effortless and mess-free mixing.
- Gently blend butter sauce ingredients to maintain the ideal consistency and prevent unwanted changes in the final dish’s texture.
- Monitor baking time closely, aiming for a golden-brown top that indicates perfect doneness and flavor development.
- Allow the baked bread to rest in the pan for approximately 10 minutes, creating a stable structure that makes removal smoother and prevents potential crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 358 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg