Decadent Praline Pull-Apart Bread
This Decadent Praline Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful twist on the traditional monkey bread, inspired by cherished family memories. Gone is the search for hard-to-find ingredients; this recipe simplifies the process while enhancing flavor with a rich praline sauce that seeps into every bite. The combination of buttery, cinnamon-infused biscuit pieces and caramelized walnuts creates a treat perfect for special occasions or a comforting family gathering. Whether served warm for breakfast or as a dessert, this sweet bread will become a beloved favorite in your home, just as it has in mine.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Refrigerated biscuits
2 (12 ounce) cans (Cut each biscuit into quarters)
Sugar
1 cup (For coating)
Cinnamon
3 tablespoons (For coating + 3/4 teaspoon for praline mixture)
Butter
1 cup (Unsalted, for praline mixture)
Light brown sugar
1 cup (Packed, for praline mixture)
Light corn syrup
2 tablespoons (For praline mixture)
Chopped walnuts
1 (6 ounce) bag (Divided; 1 cup for praline mixture and remaining for the bottom of the pan)
Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon (For praline mixture)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts, allowing the mixture to simmer until combined and slightly thickened.
3
Place the remaining chopped walnuts evenly at the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.
4
Unroll the refrigerated biscuits and cut each one into quarters using kitchen shears for quick, even cuts.
5
In a large zip-top bag or bowl, mix together the sugar and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon. Add the first can of quartered biscuits, seal or cover, and shake well until each piece is coated.
6
Begin layering the coated biscuit pieces in the bundt pan, arranging them evenly.
7
Once the first layer is complete, pour half of the prepared praline mixture over the biscuits.
8
Repeat the process with the second can of biscuit quarters, coating them in the sugar and cinnamon mixture before layering them in the bundt pan.
9
Finish by drizzling the remaining praline mixture over the top layer of biscuits.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes before inverting the bundt pan onto a large serving plate.
11
Serve warm, pulling apart the biscuit pieces or slicing them like a cake. Share this delightful treat with family and friends!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decadent Praline Pull-Apart Bread?
It is a delightful twist on traditional monkey bread featuring a rich praline sauce and caramelized walnuts.
What kind of pan do I need for this recipe?
A Bundt pan is used for this recipe to achieve the classic pull-apart shape.
How should I prepare the Bundt pan?
Generously spray the Bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bread.
At what temperature should I preheat the oven?
Preheat your oven to 350°F or 175°C.
What ingredients are in the praline sauce?
The sauce consists of butter, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts.
How many cans of biscuits are required?
You will need two 12-ounce cans of refrigerated biscuits.
How should the biscuits be prepared?
Unroll the biscuits and cut each one into quarters using kitchen shears for even pieces.
What is used to coat the biscuit pieces?
The pieces are coated in a mixture of 1 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon.
What is the best way to coat the biscuits evenly?
Place the sugar and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag or bowl, add the biscuit quarters, and shake well until coated.
How are the walnuts divided in this recipe?
Use 1 cup of chopped walnuts in the praline mixture and place the remaining walnuts from the 6-ounce bag at the bottom of the pan.
How do I make the praline mixture?
Combine butter, brown sugar, syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, and stir in the walnuts.
Should the praline mixture be thickened?
Yes, allow the mixture to simmer until it is combined and slightly thickened.
Where do I place the walnuts in the pan?
Place the walnuts that are not in the sauce evenly at the bottom of the prepared bundt pan before adding biscuits.
How do I layer the biscuits and sauce?
Layer the first can of coated biscuits in the pan, pour half the sauce over them, then repeat with the second can and remaining sauce.
How long does the bread need to bake?
Bake the bread for approximately 35 minutes.
How do I know when the bread is finished baking?
The pull-apart bread is done when it has turned a golden brown color.
Should I let the bread cool before removing it from the pan?
Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before inverting the pan onto a serving plate.
How is the bread served?
Serve it warm by either pulling apart the biscuit pieces or slicing it like a cake.
Is this recipe similar to monkey bread?
Yes, it is a twist on traditional monkey bread but with an enhanced praline sauce.
Can this be served for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfect for a sweet breakfast or a comforting family gathering.
Is this bread suitable for dessert?
Absolutely, the caramelized walnuts and sweet glaze make it an excellent dessert.
What type of butter should I use?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of unsalted butter for the praline mixture.
What type of brown sugar is required?
Use 1 cup of packed light brown sugar.
What kind of corn syrup is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup.
What spices are used for the praline sauce?
The sauce uses 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg.
How much sugar is needed for the coating?
You will need 1 cup of white sugar for the cinnamon coating.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it uses refrigerated biscuits to simplify the process while maintaining a rich flavor.
Why are kitchen shears recommended?
Kitchen shears allow for quick and even cuts when quartering the biscuit dough.
What gives the bread its caramelized flavor?
The combination of butter, brown sugar, and walnuts creates a caramelized praline effect during baking.
Can I share this with family?
Yes, it is designed as a delightful treat to share with family and friends.