One of the sweetest people in the world, Kelli, has been blessing my life ever since I met her.
We go to the same church and she has been in almost every Bible study I have done there. Usually, on the last day of study, we all bring treats. Kelli has been bringing her special Monkey Bread for years now.
So in addition to gleaming her insight and wisdom and kindness, she recently blessed me in another, just as significant way.
She shared her recipe!
And she also told me I could share it with you!
It is quite possible the easiest and quickest recipe you will ever see. (Five ingredients total!)
Believe me, I did some research on Monkey Bread!
(ok, so most of it was of the "quality sampling" variety, but still)
Not only is it the easiest, but quite possibly the best tasting rolls I have ever made.
Monkey Bread (from Kelli)
20 frozen Rhodes rolls
1 package COOK & SERVE butterscotch pudding (do not use instant)
1/2 cup melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
(Kelli's recipe calls for 2/3 tsp. but I added a full teaspoon, I love cinnamon)
Chopped Nuts if desired
Directions
Prepare a bundt pan. (Kelli recommends buttering the pan, but I am very lazy and I just sprayed it with PAM)
Sprinkle nuts in pan if desired.
Add twenty frozen rolls around pan.
Evenly spread dry pudding mix over rolls.
In a medium bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Pour over rolls.
Leave on counter, uncovered, overnight.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.
These rolls are delectable. Delightful.
Divine.
With a recipe as easy and inexpensive as this, you really must try them. I promise you will not be disappointed!
Disclaimer:
I made a miniature batch of the rolls in this cute little bundt pan and it only fit about 11 frozen rolls. When baked they had all magically lined up perfectly!
Every other time I have made the bread in a regular size bundt pan, the bread twists and turns and forms itself into bite size pull away pieces. Or, what a monkey bread traditionally looks like.
I have heard this bread also called 'pull apart bread' and of course, carmel rolls. :)
Yummy! I've only had monkey bread once, and it didn't have the butterscotch pudding it it. I bet this one is scrumptious! Thanks for sharing Amanda & Kelli :)
Posted by: Renee | March 23, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Amanda....you know I love you and I love your blog and recipes...but I have a major issue with this particular one...
"Leave on counter, uncovered, overnight"
Ain't happening...I'm an insomniac enough as it is (pointedly, that's when I do most of my own baking...it's the only time of day that the house is quiet and there are no interruptions)...you put something like that on my counter, overnight...and I'm going to be hopping out of bed, all night long, pulling pieces off of it.
I'd be exhausted the next day. And crabby. All because that blasted monkey bread had to sit out on the counter.
Can't do it....
;-)
Posted by: Crystal Whittaker Gracioso | March 23, 2011 at 06:50 AM
I love Monkeybread! And good friends who make it for you!
Posted by: Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies | March 23, 2011 at 07:55 AM
This sounds great, but I have a question. What exactly are Rhodes rolls? I don't think the grocery stores in Nashville, TN carry that brand. What is something comparable? Thanks!!!
Posted by: Tracy Wood | March 23, 2011 at 08:06 AM
They are just a frozen dinner roll... I think any brand would work! The rolls themselves are about 2 in. across. Hope that helps... cause I cant wait for you to make some!!! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | March 23, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Another FAVE!!! I live cinnamon rolls or anything that's close to it! I'm going to have to make this this week.
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | March 23, 2011 at 08:37 AM
My grandma makes monkey bread for EVERY family occasion. Love that you posted about it. what great memories
Posted by: Sarah | March 23, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Yum! I haven't made Monkey Bread in a long, long time. Of course I don't need to either. Good gracious baby weight doesn't come off easily. ;)
Posted by: Bethany | March 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM
We used to eat this growing up and it was always a favorite. I have not made it in a long, long time...since Logan was a newborn. Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Katie | GoodLife Eats | March 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Oh my goodness! My dad has been making these since I was little, always a favorite. Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Nicole L | March 23, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Oh, I looooooove Monkey Bread! I've never tried it with pudding mix, though. MUST TRY!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | March 23, 2011 at 02:32 PM
If I could dive into this Monkey Bread I would. That is for certain :) xo
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | March 23, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Yum! My mom always made this for me growing up and it's my absolute favorite!! I've always had it with chopped nuts on top, but I'm sure your version is just as ooey, gooey, and delicious!
Posted by: Kathryn | March 23, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Monkey bread is one of my favorite things in all the land. Especially when someone else makes it.
Yes, that was a hint.
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | March 23, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Monkey bread is a huge favorite of mine! This version sounds divine and I must try it!!
Posted by: Tracy | March 23, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Yummmmm! We're featuring breakfast this week over at the M&T Spotlight and I'd love for you to submit this! http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Posted by: Laurel | March 23, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Oh how I love Monkey Bread. I found you through a mutual friend- Kristen from Dine and Dish & so happy I did. We homeschool too :)
Posted by: Gina | March 23, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Oh how I love monkey bread!
I love it a little too much if you know what I mean... ;)
Posted by: Christina | March 23, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Are the rhodes rolls the warm and serve rolls? I think those are the only ones I could find
Posted by: Becky S | March 23, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I you like Monkey Bread you need to try Gorilla Bread.... Here is the recipe! I hope you love it as much as my family does! God Bless!
http://thecreativekitchen.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/gorilla-bread/
Stephanie
Posted by: Thecreativekitchen.wordpress.com | March 23, 2011 at 09:16 PM
{YUM}!! This looks so easy! Definitely gonna give 'em a try :)
Posted by: Shannon | March 23, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Okay how sad is it that I've never made Monkey bread before? I seriously need to remedy that!
Posted by: Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen | March 24, 2011 at 01:44 AM
Yummy looks delicious! Hope you are doing fine Amanda with your delivery getting closer. Wish you a safe. Blessings
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | March 24, 2011 at 05:01 AM
Wish you a safe delivery, Blessings
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | March 24, 2011 at 05:02 AM
Amanda! What are you doing posting on your actual due date!
go and have a baby or something!
Just kidding! So Omri won't be sharing his birthday with your little guy, huh? That makes me sad! I can't wait to meet him.
Oh, and the monkey bread looks fabulous, too!
Posted by: Gianna | March 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM
I made this last night, though i didn't have a bunt pan so Improvised and used on 12 rolls in a 9x9 cake pan. But i didn't half the other ingredients. I think it may have been way too much pudding mix & not enough liquid (butter)? The topping came out gritty, which I wasn't huge on but my friend LOVED. The concept and taste were delicious, but that grit was a turn-off for me. I will play around with it the next time I make it to try to minimize the grit.
Posted by: Lindsay | March 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Monkey bread is one of my absolute favorites. LOVE it!
Can't wait to meet your little guy!
Posted by: Kristen | March 25, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Looks like something that all of my *monkeys* would love for sure!
Posted by: Wenderly | March 27, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Hi Amanda!
I spent an hour or more on your blog last night!
Both blogs!
Love your cakes...love your words...adore YOU!
Making this Monkey Bread for company this weekend!
Hope I can find the Rhodes rolls!
Hugs from Bainbridge!
xo
Teresa
Posted by: teresa | June 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM