11 Decadent Breakfast Breads
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Make the first meal of the day a soothing, decadent indulgence. (Our plans always include one of these gorgeous breakfast breads.) From cinnamon-laced twist breads to fluffy cinnamon buns—watch how they're made below—and an unreal chocolate loaf, there's an indulgent breakfast treat here for everyone.
Babka Bread Rolls
These sweet buns, topped with crunchy streusel and swirled with butter and dark chocolate, are breakfast and dessert all rolled into one. Get our babka bread rolls recipe.
Chocolate Babka Spiral
Impress a crowd with this decadent dessert-for-breakfast dish. Get our chocolate babka bread recipe.
Cinnamon Twist Wreath
This cinnamon twist wreath is so pretty you’ll almost want to hang it on your door (but that would be foolish! Why waste such a tasty treat?). Get our cinnamon twist wreath recipe.
Cinnamon Scroll Loaf
Evoke memories of holidays past with the scent of a fresh-baked cinnamon loaf. Get our cinnamon scroll loaf recipe.
Cinnamon Buns
Start your New Year’s right with these tasty rolls. Get our cinnamon buns recipe.
Golden Challah Bread
Made from a centuries-old recipe (passed down from a rabbi’s mother-in-law!), this loaf couldn’t be more authentic. With its chewy crust and oh-so-tender centre, it also couldn’t be more delicious. Gather the family and break bread in style (and don't forget to save the leftovers for French toast!). Get our golden challah bread recipe.
Monkey Bread
This kid-friendly, gooey, pull-apart bread is the perfect holiday breakfast. Get our monkey bread recipe.
Creamy Pear & Mascarpone Brioche
Warm pears cooked in a sweet brandy sauce top this decadent brioche, making it an indulgent recipe for holiday brunch. Get our pear and mascarpone brioche recipe.
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
This easy brunch treat—crammed with brown sugar and pecans—gives new meaning to the phrase “sticky fingers”. Get our caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.
White chocolate scones
Top these delicious oven-baked scones with yogurt creme fraiche for a delectably creamy treat. Get our white chocolate scones recipe.
How to make cinnamon buns
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