15 Best Breakfast Breads That Make It Worth Waking Up in the Morning
Sweet and savory reasons to get out of bed.
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Glorious, golden, smell-it-from-the-next-room bread just has a way of making the first meal of the day worth getting out of bed for! Whether it's a thick, toasted slice of sourdough dripping with butter and homemade jam or one of Ree's famous gooey cinnamon rolls topped with ample amounts of maple frosting, breakfast breads are one of the best ways to start your morning—and that's why this list exists! Here, you'll find the best breads that deserve a spot in your spread right alongside all those beloved breakfast foods and brunch favorites.
But not all breakfast breads are created equal. Some are soft and sweet, such as citrusy loaves and fruity scones, perfect with a steaming cup of coffee. Others, like plump popovers and fluffy biscuits, are hearty and savory, built to fuel your busy day ahead when paired with eggs and bacon. And, well, some recipes like sticky buns and monkey bread are just excuses to eat dessert before noon—and that's totally acceptable! Plus, while the breads you'll find here are great for a daily morning meal, you can also serve them up for any special events and celebrations. For example, lemon blueberry bread is just as pretty as it is tasty.
Sweet, savory, classic, creative, and quick bread recipes—you're about to meet the loaves, rolls, and muffins, and more that make breakfast the most delightful meal of the day. So, dig in!
Monkey Bread Muffins
Turn monkey bread into bite-sized delights with this recipe that starts with none other than canned biscuits. Those get coated in plenty of cinnamon, sugar, and butter, then are topped with a simple, sweet glaze.
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Perfect for pairing with butter, jam, or gravy, these golden, tender, and wonderfully fluffy biscuits will make the most comforting addition to any breakfast spread. They can even house bacon and eggs for a savory sandwich!
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
Bursting with juicy blueberries inside a bright citrusy cake, this moist, flavorful loaf strikes the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. It's complete with a sugary glaze for a braed that's both easy to bake and beautiful to serve.
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Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Here's a delightful twist on a traditional morning treat! Stuffed with strawberry preserves and topped with luscious strawberry glaze, these pretty pink rolls are an easy way to add a touch of sweetness to your day.
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Sticky Buns
No one can resist this breakfast indulgence! Rich dough becomes the base of these buns, which get smothered in a brown sugar caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. They're irresistibly gooey and so satisfying.
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Popovers
While this bread recipe is also great for dinner, you can leave out the chives and pepper for a scrumptious breakfast side. Serve them with sweet strawberry butter or alongside bacon and scrambled eggs.
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Lemon Loaf
Everyone knows and loves this light and citrusy breakfast treat! Thanks to its moist texture and vibrant lemon flavor, it will brighten anyone's morning. Of course, you have to finish it with the sugary, citrusy glaze, too.
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Artisan Sourdough Bread
For those who enjoy the craftsmanship of baking, try out this show-stopping homemade loaf brimming with rich flavor and rustic charm. Perfectly crusty on the outside and soft within, you can include it in a big breakfast spread or enjoy it on its own with plenty of butter.
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Monkey Bread
As a pull-apart treat that's pinched off in pieces off and plopped right into your mouth, monkey bread is made to share! Ree's version starts with several cans of store-bought buttermilk biscuit dough that gets tossed in cinnamon sugar and then drenched in a buttery caramel sauce.
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins
This muffin recipe offers a burst of sunshine in every bite! Featuring a zingy lemon zest base and plump blueberries inside, everyone is sure to enjoy the taste—especially with the powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze drizzled on top.
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Zucchini Bread
While this bread with a moist middle and crunchy sugar-topped crust does feature grated zucchini, the flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips blend perfectly to create an irresistibly delicious breakfast treat that you'd never know is actually full of veggies.
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Cinnamon Rolls
You can never go wrong with Ree's famous cinnamon rolls! They’re the epitome of warmth and sweetness, since they're made of fluffy dough rolled with a generous filling of cinnamon, sugar, and butter. They even get topped with a heavenly maple frosting.
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Cranberry Scones
Bake these brightly flavored scones, then pair them with a warm cup of coffee or tea! With buttery dough studded with plump cranberries and a lovely pink glaze on top, they're extra pretty, tender, and downright irresistible.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These muffins are packed with vibrant lemon flavor and speckled with delicate poppy seeds, offering a tasty blend of tangy and sweet. To make them even more irresistible, they’re finished with a crunchy streusel topping and a trickle of bright, zesty glaze.
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Banana Bread
Keep it classic with this breakfast staple packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. It's wonderfully spiced and easy to make for a comforting loaf that's ideal for mornings, brunches, or an easy snack.
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