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Loaf Pan Monkey Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
This loaf pan monkey bread features buttery biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a cream cheese glaze—sweet, soft, and easy to serve.
6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Monkey Bread:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (plus additional softened butter for greasing the pan)
  • 2 16.3 oz cans refrigerated biscuit dough
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • ¾ cup 85 g confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan

  1. Position the oven racks in the center and lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan generously with softened butter.

Cut and Roll the Dough

  1. Open the biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball using your hands. Set aside.

Coat the Dough Balls

  1. In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring until fully melted. In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  2. Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then roll each piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.

Assemble the Loaf

  1. Arrange the coated dough balls in the prepared loaf pan, layering them evenly. After all the dough has been added, mix any remaining melted butter and cinnamon sugar together and pour it evenly over the top of the dough.

Bake

  1. Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lower oven rack to catch any potential drips. Bake the monkey bread on the center rack for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown and the bread is fully baked through.

Cool and Invert

  1. Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a serving platter. Let it rest for an additional 10 minutes before glazing.

Prepare the Glaze

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar with a spatula until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.

Serve

  1. Drizzle the glaze over the warm monkey bread or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Serve warm.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the refrigerated biscuit dough with a certified gluten-free alternative. Ensure that the confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, and all other ingredients are clearly labeled gluten-free and free from cross-contamination. Adjust baking time as needed, as gluten-free doughs may vary in texture and moisture.
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