Perfect for a special breakfast treat or a holiday recipe, this Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe is so easy made with frozen bread dough. Tender bread, butter, cinnamon and sugar! That’s the way I want to start my day!
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Don’t Let Breakfast Get Boring!
During the week, we usually keep our breakfasts pretty simple and easy. The school bus comes for our kids at 6:50am, which is incredibly early. Many mornings, we just have time to wolf down a quick bowl of cereal. Sometimes my husbands gets downstairs early enough to make some eggs and sausage or bacon! But, man…. my kids eat it soooo slow!
But on the weekends, we like to have a little more fun with our breakfasts. My husband and my daughter usually go downstairs ahead of everyone else on Saturday mornings to make some pancakes. But, sometimes, it is fun to treat everyone to a special breakfast recipe. So, I’m always looking for a cool casserole, cinnamon roll or waffle recipe to brighten up everyone’s morning. So, when I discovered this Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe, I was pretty pumped!
What Is Monkey Bread?
Monkey Bread is also sometimes called pull-apart cinnamon rolls or cinnamon roll bites. It consists of biscuit dough baked in a pan (usually a bundt pan) with butter, sugar and cinnamon. The result is a great breakfast treat that is easy to share. Just pull off what you want and enjoy! These make great recipes to bring to office parties, pitch-ins or potlucks.
Often, you will see this recipe made with refrigerated biscuits but you can also use frozen bread dough as well. For instance, using Rhodes frozen rolls works great, you can just break off the ones that you need and thaw them out overnight!
Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bag, 24 oz, Frozen Dinner Rolls, Thawed (about 20-24 rolls)
- -My bag said Yeast Dinner Roll Dough, Ready to Bake
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a bundt pan and set aside. We love to use this Bundt Pan!
- Add sugars and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, add melted butter.
- Cut each roll into quarters with kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Dunk each piece of dough into the butter and toss to coat.
- Dredge in cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat. Toss into prepared pan.
- Continue to add dough to pan, starting with the first layer and moving onto a second.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-8 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tips and Tricks For Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread
Using a regular sized Bundt pan will take about 20-24 rolls. Be sure not to overstuff the pan or you will have a gooey and sticky mess with the bread rises! There are two methods for thawing out the frozen dough, you can put the whole bag in the fridge overnight and then separate them once they have thawed a bit. But the better way is probably to separate the balls as frozen dough in the package and place them on a cookie sheet (not touching) in the refrigerator overnight. Then they will be ready to go in the morning. If you can time it so they are still just a little bit frozen, then it makes them easier to cut too!
If you are using a dark pan, I’d suggest reducing the oven temp to 325. For shiny or glass pans, keep it at 350.
Jazz up this recipe by sprinkling some nuts in the bottom of the pan before you put the bread in. This way, the finished product will be lined with the nuts. We don’t do this because our son is allergic to tree nuts. You could also drizzle some icing over the top of your Monkey Bread to give it a little extra sweetness! My daughter LOVES icing!
I hope you enjoy this delicious sweet breakfast recipe. Now that I know that Monkey Bread made with frozen dough is possible, I’ll be sure to have some Rhodes dinner rolls stashed in my freezer at all times! Let me know what you think of the recipe in the comments!
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Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 people
Perfect for a special breakfast treat or a holiday recipe, this Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe is so easy made with frozen bread dough. Tender bread, butter, cinnamon and sugar! That’s the way I want to start my day!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 1 bag 24 oz, Frozen Dinner Rolls, Thawed (about 20-24 rolls)
- -My bag said Yeast Dinner Roll Dough Ready to Bake
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a bundt pan and set aside.
Add sugars and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, add melted butter.
Cut each roll into quarters with kitchen shears or a sharp knife.
Dunk each piece of dough into the butter and toss to coat.
Dredge in cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat. Toss into prepared pan.
Continue to add dough to pan, starting with the first layer and moving onto a second.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-8 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal
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Reader Interactions
KGoodell says
Can’t wait to make this for my grandkids, I used to make it for my own children, back in the 80’s
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Nikki says
If you don’t have foil what can be used ad a substitute to cover the monkey bread to finish up the cooking process?
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Kathy says
you can use a baking sheet, metal lid, parchment paper, silicone lid, or a silicone mat
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Joyce says
Can this be made the day before and reheated when ready to eat?
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Kathy says
Yes, it is best served warm. You can cover it with foil and reheat in a 200 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes.
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Nana Mae says
Takes me back to the times I made these special treats for my five children. Now, I’m alone and trying to stay positive during this awful pandemic. Wait a minute..I’ll just make this monkey bread and share it with some other lonely folks in my building. Perhaps it will cheer them, knowing someone cares?Reply
Kathy says
What a wonderful idea! I bet they enjoyed it!
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Polly says
I purchased a 3 cup mini Bundt pan this month from Nordicware. It is so cute and perfect for making small cakes for those of us with just 1-2 person households. I am going to reduce this recipe and make a mini monkey bread for Christmas morning since we will be alone this year. THANKS for sharing your recipe, BubbaPie!!
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Kathy says
Please share when you make it, I would love to see it!
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Jacki says
Polly, that is a wonderful idea. I’ll have to find one of those pans since it’s just the 2 of us. Thanks for the tip.
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Trish says
I use the little bundt pan that I got for my Instant Pot. Perfect sizeReply
Aim says
Did you take a picture? I bet it was cute
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Trish says
Sorry no picture. Workmen at our house got to them first!Reply
Judy says
How about those mini aluminum loaf pans. Line with parchment. (I don’t like aluminum either). Then gift to neighbors and friends and no return pans.
Jodi Campbell says
I made these exactly as recipe states except I used a cast iron skillet. They turned out perfect and had a nice carmalized sauce when I flipped them.Reply
LaCelle P Howard says
I love this idea! I have cast iron skillets and use them all the time—except for liquidy recipes—so using these instead of a bundt pan might be perfection!!Reply
Kathy says
Great idea! Thanks!
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Lorna Anderson says
I added coarsely crushed candy canes for a festive look / taste! Grandkids loved it!Reply
Kathy says
What a great suggestion! Thank you for sharing!
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Lori says
These look wonderful! Can the Rhodes Cinnamon Rools be used instead?
Thank you!Reply
Kathy says
I don’t see why not, that sounds delicious!
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Ellen says
So you don’t have to let the dough in the Bundt pan rise before you put in the oven.
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Linda says
I just got a smaller Bundt pan and put 6 frozen cinnamon rolls it and let them rise until they were even with the top! I baked them at 350 for about 25 minutes and they were perfect! I tipped it into a plate and drizzled the frosting from the package over them! My husband loved them!!Reply
Kathy says
Great suggestions! Thanks!
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daren says
when i made it ,it came out great
thanks for the extra weight iput on 😛Reply
Kathy says
LOL… you are welcome! I hope it was worth it!
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Sherry says
These don’t have to raise after you place in Bundt pan before you bake them?
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Kathy says
Nope.
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Nicole says
Can I make this and leave to rise overnight?
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Kathy says
I would imagine that would work out just fine.
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Merideth Vaughn says
I thawed my rolls just enough to snip in half with shears. After I put it all together, I covered with plastic and popped in the fridge overnight. I set them on the counter for about 20 min while the oven preheated, then baked as usual. Perfect!Reply
Kathy says
I’m so happy it worked out to make it ahead! Merry Christmas!
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Brenda says
I make these all the time, but I use the rolls frozen and put in the oven overnight to thaw and rise. Then bake in morning. My family loves them.
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Tonya says
So tasty! Basically made caramel over bread, with a nice stick to it. We enjoyed it lots. I might make it for a dessert next time with pecans
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Kathy says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Pecans would be a great addition!
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Kimmie says
So so good! Instead of snipping I made it with the balls of dough whole! It’s so perfect and is amazing!! Wish I could attach a picture!
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Kathy says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. There are so many different ways you can make this using Rhodes rolls!
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Nana Darcy says
Hi.
Is it possible to modify this recipe to use Rhodes Orange Rolls? (My family really love the Orange Rolls.)
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Kathy says
I think that would be delicious. If you try it, let us know how it goes!
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Sally says
I add a box of butterscotch pudding mix with cinnamon and brown sugar. Adds a wonderful flavor to it!
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Kathy says
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing!
Pam says
Can u use frozen bread dough?
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Kathy says
I used frozen Rhodes Rolls as our dough but you can’t cut them up and roll them into the sugar mixture unless the dough is thawed.
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Barbara Benjamin says
I used the frozen cinnamon partially frozen and they are difficult to manage in comparison, a gooey mess will definitely use dinner rolls next time. Thanx for the recipe .
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Judith Thorson says
What size bundt pan should be used?
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Kathy says
Standard 10 inch size
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Renee says
Do you have a recipe for using the mini Bundt pan instead of the 10 inch
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pat says
I also sprinkle pecans while layering
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Kathy says
That sounds amazing too!
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Judy says
I just made these with grandchild and great grand children helping. We doubled the recipe using the 36 count rolls. There was enough for all to take some home for breakfasts and still have some left fo me after we all had to have some warm out of the oven. We used a Bundt pan for me and 2 pie plates with 2 layers each to send home with my helpers. What fun and special time for us.
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Kathy says
Thank you for sharing. This makes my heart happy!
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Tonya says
We made it last year for Christmas morning. We found it rather sweet for breakfast but my son mentioned it when I asked my boys what they thought our Christmas family traditions were. Looks like we’ve made a new family tradition…for dessert. Delicious caramel! Slightly sticky and gooey.
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Kathy says
Yay! We love holiday traditions!
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Carly says
Can I make this in just a regular 13×9 pan? I don’t have a bundt pan
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Kathy says
I’m sure you could. Traditionally monkey bread is made in a bundt pan, but you could try!
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Laura says
OMG – delish as ever. Been a few years since I have made this, now I remember why I don’t make on a regular basis. Perfection!!Reply
Kathy says
We are so happy it brought back wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing!
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Elena says
Can you use Pillsbury Grand Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits?
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Kathy says
We haven’t tried that. We’ve always used the frozen rolls that you thaw.
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CJ says
My family has used canned biscuits in the past and it works ok.
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Cathi says
Much simpler than my old recipe- This is my new go to recipe for last minute special friends- thanks@
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Kathy says
We are so glad we could help out!
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Terry Bassett says
My husband is 68 and never had monkey bread. My mother in law gave me some frozen rolls, so told him I’d make monkey bread, he loved it.and this recipe is so easy he said he would make it for the grandbabies..Reply
Kathy says
That is a great story! Thanks for sharing!
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Joan Petty says
I’ve made these before but I didn’t have any butterscotch pudding to Roll the dough in . So I used banana pudding one time and vanilla pudding another time. I rolled the rolls in butter and then rolled them in the pudding mix and then roll them in the brown sugar . They turned out fantastic. I called one of them banana foster rolls and the other ones were crème brûlée rolls. They were a big hit. So fun.
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Dori says
Super easy! Incredible, wonderful, ooey, gooey, goodness! I’m in heaven. 🙂Reply
Pamela H says
I make this all the time I give it to my friends and Drs., If I kept it I would weigh 500 lbs. It’s so good and everyone enjoys it so. I have some in the oven right now. The only thing I do different is that I use the Rhodes bread instead of rolls and it’s just enough for a regular Bundt pan and then I drizzle sugar glaze over itReply
Alice says
How long should I wait before turning these out onto a platter?Reply
Michelle says
We have made these for years. Do halves of bread dough and add a large marshmallow or several small and then continue with recipe. So delicious!!
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Kathy says
Great idea!
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Mrs Jones says
I made these with ingredients I had on hand (I didn’t have brown sugar so used white sugar, and for fun I added in some Trader Joe’s salted caramel baking chips to each layer) and they turned out amazing! I know the pictures indicate to flip it over onto a plate, but at first we actually ate it out of the pan without flipping it, and I was wondering where all the gooey stuff was! 🙂 Then we flipped it onto a plate, and oh my goodness, the deliciousness! My boys loved it and immediately requested that I make it again. Thanks for the perfect recipe that even withstood a significant substitution!
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TS says
Hi, can you prep them with butter and sugars and refreeze them? Or can you prep them afew days before and leave in fridge until the morning you need them? Do they need to rise at any stage, either out of freezer or out of fridge? Or will they not turn out the same.
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Linda says
I used 18 Rhodes rolls.. did not cut them and used a Bundt pan.. I used sugar cinnamon and brown sugar and butter.. I poured that mixture over the rolls and let them rise..
They baked fine but the next morning they had deflated and were kinda doughy…
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Kathy says
Not sure… did you follow our recipe?
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Rhonda Woods says
Love it! Made a practice run tonight. Want it to be great for our family Christmas Eve breakfast. We will put candles in it and sung Happy Birthday to Jesus! A lot of gooey syrup, but I doubt anyone will complain!Reply
Sarah says
Can u add some white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips?? Or will this just totally destroy the monkey bread??
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Kathy says
We haven’t tried this. But let us know how it turns out if you do!
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Judy says
How long after you take them out of the oven before you flip them. The first time I made them it all fell apart when I flipped them. Still tasted good so it didn’t go to waste but looked awful.
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Kathy says
As long as you are greasing/buttering the pan, there should be no problem with flipping it over. Sorry this happened.
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Nannrr says
Ok. How long in pan to cool before flipping?Reply
Kathy says
Should be good in about 10 minutes. Just keep an eye on it.
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Barb Shafer says
Can you freeze completed bread?
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Kathy says
Yes.
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S. Wardlow says
Amazing! This was a BIG hit at our Christmas party! Thanks for sharing! I added pecans but all else is the same recipe.
Wish I could’ve posted a picture but this format won’t allow me to do so.Reply
Kathy says
Great call on the pecans! Thanks for sharing.
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Jude says
I’ve made Monkey Bread many many times, yet never used the rolls instead of a frozen loaf. So your recipe gave me great ‘hints’ to follow. One step I incorporate instead of rolling the pieces of dough in the cinnamon granulated sugar and brown sugar mixture as I put it in the Ziploc bag and shake them and roll them, and then drop them in the pan that always works great for me. Keep up the good work and thank you!Reply
Kathy says
Great suggestion, thanks!
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Rachel Stadler says
Turned out perfect! If I want to reheat in the morning, should I refrigerate overnight or cover on the counter?Reply
Kathy says
I’d keep them in the fridge. Glad you liked them!
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Connie says
Can u make frozen? Or should u thaw first?
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Kathy says
We thaw ours. We’ve never tried them frozen.
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Susie L says
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and DELICIOUS 😋 We spread a small box of butterscotch pudding over the second layer of rolls. Yummy 😋Reply
Kathy says
Ooooh. That sounds delicious.
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Susie L says
Correct My previous comment: the pudding was added BEFORE baking. SorryReply
Valada Hawkins says
Do you turn bread on to plate as some as you take out of oven?
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