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    Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

    Published: Mar 17, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    This Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is soft, sweet, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, making it a delicious treat for breakfast or dessert. Made with store-bought canned buttermilk biscuit dough, this buttery, brown sugar covered, morsels make every bite just as good as the last!

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    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works:
    • What You Need for Cinnamon Pull Apart?
    • How to Make Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
    • Expert Tips
    • How Do I Know When the Cinnamon Pull-Apart Is Done?
    • Best Brand of Biscuits for Monkey Bread?
    • Should I Coat the Dough With Sugar First?
    • Cinnamon Pull Apart Fell Apart?
    • Variations of Cinnamon Pull Apart:
    • No Bundt Pan? No Problem!
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other Related Recipes
    • Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

    Also known as Monkey Bread, this recipe has been made for decades in my family! Growing up my mom made this as a staple Easy Thanksgiving Recipe, Easy Christmas Recipe, and even as an Easy Easter Recipe!

    If you like this cinnamon-packed recipe make sure to check out my cinnamon toast crunch bars, cinnamon roll french toast, churro cheesecake, and this delicious homemade french toast recipe!

    Why This Recipe Works:

    Easy to make: With only a few ingredients, you can make this in no time. You can even prep this the night before, then pop it in the oven to bake the next day!

    Store-bought biscuit dough: I love using store-bought mixes and premade items to help make my time in the kitchen easier, whether it's easy sticky buns, Easter bunny cinnamon rolls, or doctored cake mixes (like this red white and blue cake) and frozen pie crusts. This recipe similarly uses pre-made canned biscuit dough! The hardest part is just opening the cans!

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    What You Need for Cinnamon Pull Apart?

    • Brown Sugar: I tend to use dark for the extra molasses flavor, but light will work fine too.
    • Buttermilk Canned Biscuits- you can use the grand buttermilk biscuits or regular size- any brand you want!
    • Chopped Walnuts- this is optional and you can even use pecans if you like those better.
    • Bundt Pan- 10 inch/12 cup size Bundt pan is what I recommend.
    • Non-Stick Cooking Spray- This is a must, or you will have to brush melted butter thoroughly over the pan.
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    How to Make Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

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    1. Step 1: Preheat oven and spray your bundt pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
    melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixed together in a clear Pyrex measuring cup.
    1. Step 2: Microwave your butter, sugar, and cinnamon, until fully melted.
    cinnamon pull apart before baking in bundt pan.
    1. Step 3: Layer the bundt pan with walnuts (if using), ยผ cup of butter brown sugar mixture, 16 pieces of cut grand biscuit pieces and then repeat, ending with remaining walnuts and butter mixture. If using regular sized biscuits it will be 40 pieces per layer.
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    1. Step 4: Bake until golden brown and cooked throughout.
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    1. Step 5: Once cooked remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then flip onto a large plate.

    Expert Tips

    • Spray the bundt pan thoroughly (more than youโ€™d think!) with non-stick cooking spray. This will help it come out smoothly after baking.
    • Cover with foil if need be! If the oven temperature is inconsistent and the top of the pull-apart (which will become the bottom) starts to darken too quickly before baking is complete, cover the bundt pan with a sheet of foil to prevent burning.

    How Do I Know When the Cinnamon Pull-Apart Is Done?

    Typically, the top (which will be the bottom once you flip it) will be golden brown and it will take 30-40 minutes to bake. Since living at altitude, Iโ€™ve come to just check the internal temperature of everything since baking times can vary so much up here.

    If you have a food thermometer (I use this one often!) check to make sure the internal temperature is 190ยฐF.  The biscuit pieces will be cooked through at that temperature!

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    Best Brand of Biscuits for Monkey Bread?

    Iโ€™ve used both name brand Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits and cheap non-name brand and they both taste great!

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    Should I Coat the Dough With Sugar First?

    This is optional and not necessary. The times I've tried it, I find it doesn't really add anything crucial to the taste or flavor.
    Weโ€™ve been making this monkey bread recipe for years without coating each piece and it always comes out tasty.

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    Cinnamon Pull Apart Fell Apart?

    If your Monkey Bread falls apart after flipping, this is typically because the pan wasnโ€™t greased well enough or it wasn't baked all the way through.

    Variations of Cinnamon Pull Apart:

    Chocolate, Caramel, Butterscotch: Add a few chocolate, caramel, or butterscotch chips in with the layers of nuts, butter mixture, and dough for variety!

    Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix together some easy cream cheese frosting, then drizzle over this pull apart for a delicious addition!

    Caramel Sauce: Whip up some homemade caramel sauce for extra flavor and sauciness!

    Cinnamon Rolls: Cut up cinnamon rolls instead of biscuit dough for an extra sweet pull apart!

    Coffee: Although this monkey bread pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee, you can also add in instant coffee or espresso powder into the butter mixture for some subtle coffee flavor- yum!

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    No Bundt Pan? No Problem!

    If you donโ€™t have a bundt pan you can make this recipe in a baking dish or loaf pan, just make sure to adjust the baking time.

    Depending on the dish it might need a little longer or a little less time baking and keep in mind the size of the pan needs to be big enough to hold all the pieces and then double in size once its baked!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What to Serve With Cinnamon Pull-Apart?

    A cold orange smoothie and some oven baked bacon is my go-to. But serve this along with some breakfast egg burritos and coffee sounds delicious too!

    How to Store Cinnamon Pull-Apart?

    This dish is best served and eaten warm, the same day you bake it, but if you have leftovers, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

    How to Reheat Leftover Cinnamon Pull-Apart?

    Simply microwave a slice for 15-20 second intervals until itโ€™s heated through.

    Can You Make Monkey Bread Ahead of Time?

    Yes! The day before you can prep the entire dish, all the way through layering the all the dough into the pan with the butter mixture. Then cover and refrigerate.

    The next morning, bake the pull apart in a preheated oven until cooked through. You might have to add a few minutes of baking time but it will come out just as delicious!

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    Other Related Recipes

    If you like this Monkey Bread recipe, check out my other family favorite recipes- they include mandarin orange salad, carrot cake cookies, salmon croquettes, fried spaghetti, and the best tri tip!

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    Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

    Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is a delicious, sweet, treat that everyone will love! Made with store-bought canned biscuit dough this buttery, brown sugar covered, morsels make every bite just as good as the last!
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12

    Equipment

    • Bundt Pan -12 cups/10 inch in diameter

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cup dark brown sugar
    • ยพ cup butter
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 Cans Grand Buttermilk Biscuits 16 oz with 8 biscuits in each (or four 7.5 oz cans with 10 biscuits in each regular sized buttermilk biscuits)
    • ยพ cup walnuts chopped (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Spray bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray (like Pam). Make sure to spray thoroughly so monkey bread doesnโ€™t stick.
    • Cut each grand biscuit into quarters, giving you 32 pieces to a can. If using 7.5 oz cans cut each biscuit into quarters too, giving you 40 pieces to a can.
      2 Cans Grand Buttermilk Biscuits
    • In a microwave-safe measuring cup, add butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat heating until melted. Stir mixture until combined, you might need to stir if it separates. *
      1.5 cup dark brown sugar, ยพ cup butter, 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • If using walnuts, spread ยผ cup along the bottom of the bundt pan. Pour ~ยผ cup of the butter sugar mixture along the bottom of the pan.
      ยพ cup walnuts
    • Layer 16 of the grand biscuit pieces into the bundt pan (or 40 of the regular sized biscuit pieces). Then drizzle with ยผ cup of the sugar butter mixture (stirring to redistribute brown sugar if needed), and another ยผ cup of chopped walnuts (if using nuts).
    • Repeat two more times using all the cut biscuits, walnuts (if using), and cinnamon butter sugar mixture.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. * The top of the pull apart will be golden brown and if you have a thermometer, check to make sure the internal temperature is 195-200ยฐF at minimum. If the top (which will be the bottom once you flip it) is getting too dark just cover it with foil and continue baking.
    • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-5 minutes. Then cover with a large plate and carefully flip and enjoy!

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *I like to use a hand blender to really mix the sugar and butter together.
    • *Baking times will vary depending on the size/thickness of your pan.
    • Storage: This dish is best served and eaten warm, the same day you bake it, but if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Leftovers: Simply microwave a slice for 15-20 second intervals until itโ€™s heated through.
    • Make Ahead: ย The day before you can prep the entire dish, all the way through layering the all the dough into the pan with the butter mixture. Then cover and refrigerate. The next morning, bake the pull apart in a preheated oven until cooked through. You might have to add a few minutes of baking time but it will come out just as delicious!
    • Nutrition Info is estimated and includes walnuts

    Nutrition

    Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg

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      April 20, 2023 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      What a great family recipe!

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