Easy Pecan Monkey Bread

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Is there anything better in the morning than waking up to a delicious breakfast recipe just begging to be cooked? This Easy Pecan Monkey Bread will have your taste buds thinking it’s a dessert but you’ll be jumping for joy knowing that you can start your day savoring every bite instead. 

Be certain to check out our Pumpkin French Toast Casserole as well for another amazing dish that you’ll love. And can make ahead of time.

 

Delicious Monkey Bread with Pecans 

I have fond memories of eating monkey bread growing up. It was one of those delicious treats that made everyone want to get out of bed in the morning because it was just that good.

And this was a tradition that I carried on as well. We typically eat this on “special occasions” but now that I’ve realized that every day in life is special, I’m all about enjoying this any time, any day. It’s the perk of being an adult, right? 

The good news is that this simple monkey bread recipe is made using dinner roll dough that you just buy at the store. This cuts down on a lot of work and makes it super fast and simple. 

 

Why do they call it Monkey bread?

Weird name, right? But there’s actually a pretty good reasoning behind it. It’s called Monkey Bread because it’s a dish that you pick apart and eat with your hands, just as though a monkey would.

And who says you can’t eat with your hands? It’s not only delicious but fun to eat as well. 

How do you make monkey bread from scratch?

The recipe would stay the same except for the fact that you’d be making the dough homemade. If you have a favorite bread recipe, make it up yourself and then go about the rest of the recipe. 

How do you reheat monkey bread?

If you’re lucky enough to have leftover monkey bread, it’s fast and simple to reheat. Just pop it in a pan and put it back in the oven for about 5 minutes or so on 250 degrees. You can also use the quick method of reheating in the microwave, too. 

Ingredients for making Pecan Monkey Bread 

• 24 oz frozen yeast dinner rolls
• ¾ cups butter (1½ sticks) divided
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 ½ ground cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions for Making Monkey Bread with Brown Sugar

• Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray
• Evenly distribute the chopped pecans in the bottom of the Bundt pan
• Melt ½ cup butter (1 stick) in a pan or microwave
• Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
• Add a frozen roll in the bowl of melted butter and cover thoroughly, then coat evenly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• Put the coated roll in the bottom of a greased Bundt pan and repeat until the bottom of the pan is covered in a single layer of coated rolls.
• Sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar if desired then repeat the previous steps with the remaining rolls.
• Cover the Bundt pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise until the rolls have doubled in size. This could take up to four hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• When the rolls have risen, top with more cinnamon and sugar if desired.
• Melt the remaining ¼ cup (half stick) of butter in a pan or microwave and combine with brown sugar and vanilla.
• Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the bread
• Bake for about 35 minutes on the middle rack of your oven
• Let cool for 10 minutes then remove the bread from the Bundt pan and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

NOTE: Place a baking sheet on the lower rack of your oven before baking to catch any potential drippings.

Is Monkey Bread good the next day?

It is. Just make certain that you store it in an airtight bag or container and it should stay fresh for up to 2 days. 

If it does get hard or dry out, just reheat in the microwave or oven as mentioned above. This will make it soft again. 

Is Monkey Bread good cold?

Honestly, it’s good any way that you want to eat it. I prefer it warm and fresh from the oven but I’ll never turn down a piece of cold monkey bread, either! 

Have fun making this simple breakfast monkey bread recipe. It’s certain to become a family staple in your house and one that you make over and over again! 

This Pecan Monkey Bread breakfast recipe is meant to be eaten with your hands so dig in and enjoy! 

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