Brunch Breads

May 7, 2014

Whether you prefer classic honey-butter biscuits, cheese and herb-flavored monkey bread, or a fruity strawberry loaf, this collection of sweet and savory breads are great additions to a brunch spread.

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Cheddar Cheese Biscuit
When making these buttery little biscuits, opt for a true American cheese—fourth-generation Wisconsin cheese maker Sid Cook, of Carr Valley Cheese, advised us to use a 3-year-old extra-sharp cheddar.Vanessa Rees
Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread

This yeasty pull-apart bread is made of bite-size rolls covered with a sticky-sweet brown sugar glaze and packed together in a bundt pan—about as much fun to make as it is to eat.Yossy Arefi
Strawberry Loaf Bread

Strawberry Loaf Bread

As a kid, I wasn't really into cooking or baking, preferring instead to be outside playing soccer. The one thing that I did enjoy helping my mom make, however, was her strawberry bread: packed with fresh strawberries, I loved to eat it hot out of the oven slathered in butter. It's so fast and easy, I make it all the time now, with whatever fresh or frozen fruits I have lying around. —Farideh Sadeghin, test kitchen director Get the recipe for Strawberry Loaf Bread »Yossy Arefi
Gruyere, Rosemary, and Honey Monkey Bread

Gruyere, Rosemary, and Honey Monkey Bread

Savory and sweet marry perfectly in this combination of salty cheese, fragrant herbs, yeasty bread, and rich honey-butter sauce.Yossy Arefi

Homemade Scones

These pillowy scones are the ideal accompaniment to tea and are delicious with butter, preserves, and clotted cream.Todd Coleman
Mango Bread with Walnuts

Mango Bread with Walnuts

The tropical flavors of mango and coconut enliven classic fall spices and chopped walnuts, lending complex flavor to an otherwise simple recipe.Todd Coleman
Braided Cardamom Bread

Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread)

This braided, cardamom-spiced bread is a common Easter treat in Finland. It can be baked as both a single braided loaf and individual-size knots.Todd Coleman
Nutella Buns

Nutella Buns

This breakfast treat is a decadent update of the classic cinnamon bun: the chocolate-hazelnut addition of Nutella makes for a gooey finish.Maxime Iattoni
Honey Buttermilk Biscuits

Honey Buttermilk Biscuits

The famous biscuits from the Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston are sweet, buttery, flaky, and pillowy soft.Todd Coleman

Honey and Herb Biscuits

These fluffy biscuits are honey-sweetened with an herbal fragrance from rosemary and thyme.Todd Coleman

Cranberry Farro Quick Bread

This easy and impressive bread, with a boost of nutty flavor from farro, is delicious plain and even better smeared with rich apple butter.Anna Stockwell
Saffron Buns

Saffron Buns

The secret to making these mildly sweet, egg-glazed pastries is steeping the saffron in hot milk before incorporating it into the dough. See the gallery of step-by-step instructions for Shaping Saffron Buns »Todd Coleman
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A quintessential muffin recipe combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with a generous hit of fresh lemon zest.Maxime Iattoni
Mom's Banana Bread, banana bread recipe

Mom's Banana Bread

Bananas and pecans come together in an exceptionally moist quick-bread from food editor Ben Mim's mom—it's irresistible at any time of day.Todd Coleman

Challah Knots

Fluffy, brioche-like rolls are traditionally served on Jewish holidays, but they're perfect for any occasion.Todd Coleman

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