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monkey bread

Make Ahead Monkey Bread

Kitchen Ready Betty
Whip up the ultimate "set it and forget it" breakfast treat with this gooey make ahead monkey bread. By using frozen rolls for a superior bakery-style rise, you can prep everything the night before and wake up to a buttery, cinnamon-sugar masterpiece that's ready to pop in the oven. Perfect for holiday brunches and cozy weekends!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Desserts
Servings 10

Equipment

  • one-part Bundt pan
  • jelly roll pan (lined with foil)
  • microwave safe bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • pastry brush

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 (22-25 oz.) package frozen rolls (Parkerhouse Style) Bridgford brand highly recommended due to its small size
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 box (3.5 oz.) cook and serve butterscotch pudding NOT instant

Instructions
 

Make Ahead Instructions (The Night Before it Bakes):

  • Grease a one part Bundt pan.
  • Place the entire package of frozen rolls into the pan.
  • Melt butter; then pour evenly over the frozen rolls. Use a pastry brush to make sure all rolls are covered with the butter.
  • Mix cinnamon and sugar together; then sprinkle evenly over the buttered rolls.
  • Sprinkle pudding over top, taking time to evenly distribute it.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet/jelly roll pan with foil. Sit the Bundt pan on top.
  • IMPORTANT: Let the bundt pan sit on the baking pan OVERNIGHT on top of your counter.

Bake it the next morning:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place bundt pan and baking pan into preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove from oven. Let sit 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Once inverted, let sit another 5 minutes for additional cool off before serving.

Notes

I can't stress enough how great this comes out when you follow all the instructions. Give it a try and you'll be amazed!
This recipe calls for Parkerhouse style FROZEN rolls in a 25 oz. bag. Try your best to stick to that, and don't defrost the rolls before you start preparing the Monkey Bread.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Do not refrigerate.
Make Ahead Monkey Bread does not need to be heated again before eaten, but you may reheat it loosely covered for a few minutes at 300 degrees if desired.
Keyword breakfast, Christmas, cinnamon, dessert, easter, glaze, monkey bread, Parkerhouse style rolls
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