Homemade Breakfast Recipes
The perfect homemade breakfast or brunch recipe is here! Recipes for homemade doughnuts, sweet breads, cinnamon buns, waffles, pancakes – you name it, the best recipes ever for your next brunch gathering or special occasion breakfast is waiting for you here.
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Breakfast Empanadas
These Breakfast Empanadas are made with a buttery, flaky dough and have a filling of chorizo, potato, eggs, spices, peppers, and cheese! They make a great on-the-go breakfast recipe and can be made ahead of time.
Spring Breakfast Recipes
Pancake Recipes
Waffle Cookies
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The Best Homemade Waffles Recipe
The Best Homemade Waffle Recipe is super easy with perfectly crispy edges and custardy fluffy interiors. -
How to Make Belgian Liege Waffles
How to Make Belgian Liege Waffles - the BEST waffles ever! Includes a step-by-step video and tons of recipe tips so your waffles turn out perfect. Top them with fruit, Nutella, and whipped cream or ice cream for a truly outrageous breakfast or dessert!
Savory Breakfast Recipes
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Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is the perfect recipe for any brunch gathering - or add a salad and it also makes an incredible lunch or dinner! A real crowd-pleaser, this rich, creamy egg filling is full of flavor and packed with bacon, caramelized onions and cheese. All baked into a crisp, deliciously buttery pie crust. -
Home Fries
Learn how to make crispy home fries fast. This skillet method gives you golden, tender breakfast potatoes every time — no soggy edges.
Cinnamon Rolls
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Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These cinnamon rolls are ultra-soft, filled with gooey cinnamon goodness, and topped with a rich vanilla icing. They’re way better than Cinnabon, and easy to make ahead! -
Gooey Chocolate Rolls
Gooey Chocolate Rolls are what happens when you take fluffy cinnamon buns, fill them with a gooey chocolate filling, and top them with a rich cocoa icing. Absolute chocolate decadence!
Doughnut Recipes
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Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts are coated in glaze and taste just like the cake doughnuts at your favorite bakery! No yeast makes this recipe quicker and easier. -
Classic Cake Doughnuts
Classic Cake Doughnuts have a fried golden brown exterior and ultra-tender, moist, cakey, and delicate interior. A perfect vehicle for a rich and fudgy chocolate glaze and sprinkles on top! Super easy recipe your whole family will LOVE!
Muffin Recipes
Banana Bread Recipes
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The Best Classic Banana Bread
After tons of testing, I've discovered the secret to perfectly moist banana bread (sour cream!). Quick and easy, no mixer required. -
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
This easy chocolate banana bread is ultra moist, deeply chocolatey, and beginner-friendly. Tested tips for perfect texture every time.
Chocolate Breakfast Ideas
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Gooey Chocolate Rolls
Gooey Chocolate Rolls are what happens when you take fluffy cinnamon buns, fill them with a gooey chocolate filling, and top them with a rich cocoa icing. Absolute chocolate decadence! -
Fudge Waffles
Fudge Waffles are the ultimate dessert for breakfast loaded with rich chocolate flavor and topped with ice cream and fudge chocolate sauce! You're going to LOVE these!
How to Make the BEST Breakfast
Want to make perfect brunch every weekend? Check out these how-to articles for all my breakfast tips and tricks.
What is Buttermilk?
When it comes to the baking questions I get asked most frequently, substitutions is definitely one of the major themes. Whether it’s due to...
Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder
Confused about baking soda vs. baking powder? Learn how each works, when to use them, if you can substitute, and how to check for...
How to Bake Tall Bakery Style Muffins
How to bake TALL Bakery Style Muffins right at home! These homemade muffin tips will have your family asking which bakery your muffins came...
How to Make Bagels
How to Make Bagels that are perfectly chewy, golden brown & flavorful! This homemade bagel recipe is so easy to make. Topping ideas included!
How to Make TALL Scones & Biscuits
Struggling with flat scones or biscuits? Here's everything you need to know about how to bake TALL scones and biscuits that rise higher with...
Active Dry Yeast vs. Instant Yeast
What's the difference between active dry yeast and instant yeast? Here's a full breakdown on each kind of yeast, whether they can be substituted...
Tessa’s Top Baking Tips
These are the three things I wish EVERYONE knew before attempting any recipe.
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How to make FLUFFY pancakes
There are two keys to fluffy pancakes. First, make sure your baking powder and baking soda are FRESH. You can learn more about chemical leaveners and how to test if they’re fresh here.
Second, don’t overmix the batter! There must be some lumps and even streaks of flour remaining in the batter. Be gentle here! Even a little bit of overmixing can produce pancakes that are rubbery and tough instead of tender and fluffy.
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How to bake TALL muffins
Chilling your muffin batter overnight in the fridge is the BEST thing you can do for amazing muffins. It makes them more moist, tender and TALLER!
After mixing your batter, simply cover and chill in the fridge overnight before baking. No need to bring to room temperature before scooping into your muffin tin and baking. More tips inside my How to Bake Tall Bakery Style Muffins article.
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Avoid buttermilk substitutes if you can!
I’ve extensively tested buttermilk and buttermilk substitutes and real buttermilk is the BEST choice. Whether you’re baking my Ultimate Muffins or my Homemade Waffles, I highly recommend using real buttermilk and avoiding any DIY buttermilk substitutes. Check out my Buttermilk 101 article for more details.
How to Make Breakfast Step-by-Step
Join me in the kitchen and bake these breakfast recipes step-by-step with me!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is waffle mix the same as pancake mix?
Although similar, pancake and waffle batters should be slightly different. Waffle batter needs to be thicker and with more fat to get crispy edges and fluffy interiors. That’s why you should always make waffles from a waffle recipe and pancakes from a pancake recipe!
How to make cinnamon roll icing:
You’ll need:
2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the icing ingredients in a small mixing bowl until a smooth pourable icing forms. Adjust the powdered sugar to milk ratio if needed.
What’s the best bread to use for French toast?
Whatever bread you use, make sure it’s sliced about 3/4-inch thick to achieve that pillowy interior but caramelized exterior.
I love Challah bread, Brioche, and Texas toast bread in French Toast recipes.
How to store waffles:
Store baked waffles in the freezer. Allow them to cool completely before placing in an airtight container for up to 4 months. You can also store baked waffles in the fridge for a couple days, but I usually prefer freezing to maintain freshness.
How to make pancakes ahead of time:
If you’re making a big batch, keep the oven warm at 200°F and transfer the cooked pancakes to a cooling rack set over a rimmed sheet pan placed in the oven. The cooling rack helps prevent the pancakes from getting soggy. Only keep the pancakes warm for about a half hour using this method.
FREEZING PANCAKES:
Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers of pancakes and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave uncovered for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
How to store muffins:
Muffins are best served the day they’re baked. If you have leftovers, store them for up to 1 day in an airtight container at room temperature. Refresh in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds.
For best results, freeze leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight at room temperature or reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute.
