Ingredients:
- 2 cans (approx. 16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for dipping)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (for coating)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup quality full-fat eggnog (for sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp rum extract or dark rum
- 1 cup powdered (icing) sugar, sifted (for glaze)
- 2–3 Tbsp quality eggnog (for glaze)
- Pinch of nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Grease the pan: Thoroughly grease a 10 or 12-cup non-stick bundt pan with butter or baking spray.
- Cut the dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit cans and cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces (resulting in 80–90 pieces).
- Prepare the coating: In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tsp nutmeg.
- Coat the dough: Dip each piece of dough into 4 Tbsp melted butter, then toss immediately in the sugar mixture until completely coated. Layer the coated dough balls evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
- Prepare the sticky sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add the packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract (or rum).
- Cook the sauce: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Pour and bake: Immediately pour the piping hot sticky sauce evenly over the dough balls in the bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until deep golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and invert: Remove from the oven and let cool in the bundt pan for exactly 10 minutes. Place a large serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the monkey bread onto the plate.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and 2–3 Tbsp of eggnog until a thick, pourable consistency is achieved.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm Monkey Bread. Garnish with a final pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately while warm and sticky.