🍊 Orange Monkey Bread 🐒
A citrusy, gooey, pull-apart delight with a bright orange glaze!
Ingredients
Dough:
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2 (16 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp orange zest
Coating:
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¾ cup butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Orange Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tsp orange zest
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan generously.
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Coat the dough: Cut biscuits into quarters. In a bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip each piece in melted butter, then roll in the sugar mixture.
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Layer: Place coated dough pieces in the pan, sprinkling extra orange zest between layers.
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Bake: 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
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Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm bread.
🍯 Optional Twist:
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Add ½ cup chopped pecans for crunch.
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Swap orange for lemon for a tangier version.
Serve warm and watch it disappear! Perfect for brunch or dessert. 😋