Skillet Monkey Bread Biscuits with Berry Dunk

Name: Skillet Monkey Bread Biscuits with Berry Dunk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup heavy cream; Scant 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 6 cups mixed fresh berries

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 425 and lightly butter a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
2
In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of flour with 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the baking powder and salt.
3
Using a pastry blender, cut in the cubed butter until it is the size of small peas.
4
Stir in the grated lemon zest, then stir in the heavy cream just until the dough is evenly moistened.
5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead several times, until it just comes together.
6
Roll out the dough 3/4 inch thick.
7
Using a 1 1/4-inch round cutter, stamp out as many biscuits as you can.
8
Gently press the scraps together and stamp out more biscuits.
9
Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar with the cardamom.
10
Spread half of the cardamom sugar in a pie plate.
11
Brush the biscuits with the melted butter and coat them all over in the cardamom sugar.
12
Arrange the biscuits in the buttered skillet in a single layer.
13
Drizzle any remaining butter on top and sprinkle with any cardamom sugar left in the pie plate.
14
Bake in the lower third of the oven for about 25 minutes, until the biscuits are golden and risen.
15
Let cool slightly.
16
In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining cardamom sugar with the berries.
17
Bring to a boil, crushing the berries, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
18
Spoon the berry dunk into small bowls and serve with the monkey bread biscuits.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Skillet Monkey Bread Biscuits with Berry Dunk falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!