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Lemon Monkey Bread

A fresh, lemony version of monkey bread. Perfect for brunch!
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Author Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits
  • 5-6 lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 firmly packed cup of light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup melted butter 2 sticks
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray inside of Bundt or fluted pan with non stick cooking spray, or brush with melted butter.
  • Combine lemon zest, sugar and brown sugar in a large plastic baggie.
  • Quarter biscuit dough and coat in melted butter.
  • Add dough pieces to plastic baggie and shake to coat.
  • Place dough pieces in Bundt pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • While monkey bread is baking, prepare lemon glaze.
  • Combine powdered sugar and 6 - 8 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adjust as needed for a pourable consistency.
  • Remove monkey bread from oven and very carefully invert onto a serving plate or cake stand.
  • The monkey bread will be very hot, so use oven mits and be very careful!
  • You will need to turn out the monkey bread while it is still hot, or it will stick to the inside of the pan.
  • Drizzle with lemon glaze and serve warm.