Orange Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

A bundt shaped orange monkey bread on a white plate with an orange and black and white checked napkin behind it.

Orange Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

Orange Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread is an easy and delicious twist on a family favorite! Full of warm cinnamon and zesty orange, it can totally be made ahead and is perfect for brunch... or any family gathering! Made with Pillsbury Orange Rolls in under 1 hour.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Rest time 10

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 530kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

Cooking spray
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 orange you'll use the zest and ½ cup of the juice)
2 packages Cinnamon Rolls The orange flavor- from the refrigerated section
½ cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
½ cup brown sugar packed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray the bundt pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Cut each orange roll into quarters and lightly roll each quarter into a ball so that it doesn't fall apart.
In a separate bowl whisk together butter, brown sugar and orange juice until fully combined. Set aside (keep the whisk with it because it might separate and you can whisk it again before adding it later).
In a plastic zipper bag combine granulated sugar, cinnamon and orange zest. Shake until well combined (I also used my fingers to break up and evenly distribute the orange zest).
Place all the orange roll pieces into the zipper bag with the sugar mixture. Seal it well and shake until each piece of dough is fully coated in the sugar mixture.
Place the entire contents of the bag into the prepared bundt pan.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the contents of the bundt pan.
Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow it to cool for around 10-15 minutes and then turn it onto a plate and serve immediately. If not serving right away, cool completely and cover with plastic wrap until you're ready to serve.

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Notes

Great sweet main dish option for brunch. This is versatile enough to serve as the primary component for a light breakfast, or among many delicious dishes if you're planning a larger brunch with family.

Make it sweeter. If you have an extreme sweet tooth, you can totally drizzle the finished orange monkey bread with the glaze that comes with the roll. I found it to already be quite sweet so I didn't do this.

Be sure to spray the bundt pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking when you invert it.

Sugar mixture- When you shake up the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest, don't be afraid to use your fingers. You really want to break up and evenly distribute that zest.

If you find the butter, sugar, and orange juice mixture starts to separate after whisking, give it another good stir before adding it to the orange rolls.

Your cinnamon orange bread may look too liquidy once you add the butter mixture, but don't worry — the dough will absorb it while it bakes.

Baking times can vary depending on your oven! Keep a close eye on the bread. I usually check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. If it comes out clean, it's ready.

Ingredients to prep ahead- You can prep and assemble your bread the night before if you'd like! That said, this recipe does come together so quickly and easily that it may not be necessary.

Leftovers and storage- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for 4-5 days. Though, keep in mind it will likely become denser after being refrigerated. You can reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts.

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