Orange Monkey Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup orange zest

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Separate biscuits into individual dough balls.
3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
4. Dip each dough ball into melted butter, then roll in the sugar mixture.
5. Place dough balls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and melted butter.
7. Drizzle orange juice mixture evenly over dough balls.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 9 grams
• Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
• Sodium: 280 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Golden brown and crispy on the outside
• Soft and fluffy on the inside
• Sweet and citrusy
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The orange flavor was perfect."
• "My kids loved this! It's a great way to use up leftover biscuits."
• "I made this for my family and they all raved about it. It's a keeper!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
• If you don't have buttermilk biscuits, you can use regular biscuits. Just add a little bit of milk to the melted butter before dipping the biscuits.
• Be sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
• Let the monkey bread cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns.