40 Breakfast Breads to Make This Weekend

By Zoe Denenberg
August 09, 2019
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Is there anything better than waking up on a slow Saturday to the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven? Make the most of your mornings, and try out one of our favorite breakfast bread recipes. We have options for every palate, from our savory Buttermilk Biscuits to our sweet Orrange Rolls. Enjoy these breakfast breads with a mug of coffee or tea, and for the kids, serve with a glass of milk. All eyes will be on centerpiece-worthy breads, like the Big Cinnamon Roll or Caramel Apple Coffee Cake. If you’re looking for a portable brunch potluck option, try our Peach Scones or Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins. While these recipes are designed for breakfast, they’re great to snack on at any time of day.This weekend impress family or guests by whipping up one of these stunning breakfast breads. It's the perfect way to start the morning off right, and these breakfast breads are certainly worth waking up for.
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10 Breakfast Breads to Make This Weekend

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Apple Bread

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Recipe: Apple Bread

This sweet Apple Bread goes great with a cup of coffee or, for dessert, a scoop of ice cream.

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Orange Rolls

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Recipe: Orange Rolls

There’s no breakfast bread that’s more nostalgic than sweet Alabama Orange Rolls.

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Apple Crumb Muffins

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Recipe: Apple Crumb Muffins

With a warm, delectable crumb topping, these apple muffins deliver everything you want in a breakfast.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

There’s little that Southerners love more than casseroles, and nobody will be able to resist this sweet breakfast casserole.

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Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread

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Recipe: Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread

Amy Grant’s Banana Nut Bread is packed full of banana and pecans, and it’s sure to win over any crowd.

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Vegan Banana Bread

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Recipe: Vegan Banana Bread

For those accommodating dietary restrictions, this Vegan Banana Bread is a stellar option.

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

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Recipe: Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

The fall season is our favorite excuse to incorporate pumpkin into every meal, from breakfast to dinner to dessert.

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Buttermilk Biscuits

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Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits

Sometimes, you just can’t beat the classics. Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit will remain in our hall-of-fame recipe book for years to come.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

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Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

These elegant miniature sticky buns can be enjoyed at a potluck brunch or on-the-go.

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Biscuit Cinnamon Sweet Rolls

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Recipe: Biscuit Cinnamon Sweet Rolls

We’ve combined two favorite breakfast breads, biscuits and cinnamon rolls, to make the fusion of your dreams.

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Homemade Pop Tarts

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Recipe: Homemade Pop Tarts

Your kids will go crazy for this homemade version of their favorite breakfast pastry.

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Cornmeal Angel Biscuits

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Recipe: Cornmeal Angel Biscuits

Cornmeal lends a rich yellow color and a down-home flavor to these fluffy biscuits.

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Spoon Rolls

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Recipe: Spoon Rolls

These spoon rolls can be served at any time of day, from morning to night. We love eating these rolls for breakfast with a nice smear of strawberry jam.

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Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

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Recipe: Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

Buttermilk adds a thick, fluffy texture to these classic scones. This recipe calls for currants, but feel free to get creative with the fruity flavors.

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Recipe: Apple Cider Doughnuts

These doughnuts will be a real sweet treat for your family. One taste and they’ll be begging for you to make these homemade doughnuts every morning!

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Peach Scones

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Recipe: Peach Scones

Peach is one of our all-time favorite seasonal flavors, and it adds a pop of freshness to these classic scones.

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

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Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

The acidity of the lemon complements the nuttiness of the poppy seeds for an all-star breakfast muffin.

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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter

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Recipe: Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter

On holiday mornings, these festive scones will feel like the best gift of all.

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Applesauce Cake

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Recipe: Applesauce Cake

A few cups of applesauce are the secret to this snack-worthy cake’s super-moist texture.

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Mini Cream Scones

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Recipe: Mini Cream Scones

Your favorite scones, in miniature form. Top with almond slivers for an elegant, party-ready presentation.

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Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

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If you’re craving something sweet for breakfast, this Sweet Potato Bread should do the trick.

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The Big Cinnamon Roll

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Recipe: The Big Cinnamon Roll

This giant cinnamon roll is the playful big-batch dish that your Saturday brunch spread needs.

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Healthy Cinnamon Roll In a Mug

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Recipe: Healthy Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

Cinnamon rolls that we can microwave in a mug, and they’re healthy to boot? Yes, we’re in.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Keep a batch of this classic coffee cake around in case of unexpected company (or just to snack on).

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Gluten-Free breads are notoriously dry, but the bananas help keep this loaf moist and airy.

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Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel

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Recipe: Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel

Use whichever berries you have on hand in these easy, versatile, fruity muffins.

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

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Recipe: Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Thick, decadent caramel apple topping gives classic coffee cake a serious upgrade.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

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Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

In the summertime, we throw peaches into any recipe we can, and they add wonderful freshness to this coffee cake.

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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

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Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

Who needs to go to the bakery when you can make your own Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins?

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Chocolate-Pear Muffins