Pioneer Woman Orange Monkey Bread

Pioneer Woman Orange Monkey Bread is made with buttermilk biscuits, granulated sugar, oranges, salt, salted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. This easy Orange Monkey Bread recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

Pioneer Woman Orange Monkey Bread Ingredients

• 3 cans (7.5 ounces each) of buttermilk biscuits, cold (not the flaky kind)
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• Zest of 2 oranges
• A dash of salt
• 2 sticks of salted butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make Pioneer Woman Orange Monkey Bread

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
2. Prepare the Biscuits: Make sure the biscuit cans are very cold before you start. Open all the cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. This will help them cook evenly and absorb more flavor.
3. Coat the Biscuits: In a large Ziplock bag, combine the granulated sugar, fresh orange zest, and a dash of salt. Seal the bag and shake it well to mix the ingredients. Add the quartered biscuits to the bag, seal it again, and shake until each piece is evenly coated with the sugar mixture. Then, arrange the pieces in a bundt or tube pan and set it aside.
4. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is just combined. Pour this warm sauce over the biscuit pieces in the pan, making sure to scrape out all the buttery goodness from the pan.
5. Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and crispy.
6. Cool and Serve: After baking, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the bread to be set and makes it easier to handle. Carefully invert the bread onto a cake plate by placing the plate over the pan and then flipping both together. Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from the hot caramel.

Recipe Tips

• Keep the Biscuits Cold: Make sure the biscuit dough is very cold before you start. Cold dough is easier to cut and work with.
• Mix Ingredients in a Bag: Put sugar, orange zest, and a little salt into a big Ziploc bag. This makes it easy to mix everything evenly and keeps your kitchen clean.
• Mix the Butter Sauce Just Right: When you make the sauce with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, mix them just a little. If you mix too much, it can change how your Monkey Bread feels and tastes.
• Watch the Baking Time and Cooling: Bake the Monkey Bread until it’s golden on top. After baking, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. This helps it stay together when you take it out of the pan.
• Be Careful When Removing the Bread from the Pan: When you take the bread out of the pan, do it carefully. If you do it too soon, it might break. But if you wait too long, it might stick to the pan.

What To Serve With Orange Monkey Bread

This orange monkey bread goes nicely with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or ice cream. You can also serve it with whipped cream, fruit salad, vanilla custard, or caramel sauce.

How To Store Orange Monkey Bread

• Refrigerate: Cool the Orange Monkey Bread completely. Then, either cover the dish with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Freeze: For extended storage, freeze the bread. First, wrap it tightly with aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer bag or use a freezer-safe container. Orange Monkey Bread can be frozen for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How To Reheat Leftover Orange Monkey Bread

• In the Oven: Turn the oven to 350°F (175°C). Put the bread in a dish for the oven and cover it with foil. Warm it up for about 15-20 minutes until it’s hot all through.
• In the Microwave: Take some bread and put it in a dish for the microwave. Cover it a bit with plastic wrap. Warm it on high for 2-3 minutes. Stir it in the middle so it heats up evenly.
• In the Air Fryer: Turn the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Put the bread in a container for the air fryer. Heat it for 5-10 minutes. Check it in the middle so it doesn’t get too hot or dry.

Pioneer Woman Orange Monkey Bread Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 12 servings

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Sodium: 580 mg

FAQs

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