There's nothing like the smell of one of these breakfast bread recipes baking to get everyone out of bed and into the kitchen. A freshly baked muffin or biscuit is the easiest way to make a regular morning feel a little more special, and most of these recipes come together with ingredients you already have on hand.
Whether you're looking for something sweet, something savory, or just new bread ideas for breakfast that aren't the same three muffins you always make, this list has you covered. From biscuits to scones to full loaves, these work just as well for a slow Saturday morning as they do a grab-and-go weekday.
I'll be honest, we're not really breakfast people around here. But when we have family or friends in town, that's a different story.
Having something ready for guests to grab on their way out to the beach is one of my favorite things to do, and holiday mornings when everyone's home always call for something a little special. That's when these breakfast breads come out.
I'll also admit I'm not a huge bread person on my own. But add some fruit, a little spice, and maybe a simple glaze, and I'm completely sold. That's probably why so many of these recipes have made it into our regular rotation when people are visiting.
15 Breakfast Bread Recipes
I've pulled together 15 of my favorite breakfast breads, and there's a little bit of everything here. I grouped them into biscuits, scones and muffins, and loaf breads, so you can find exactly what you're in the mood for.
No matter which one you make, a warm slice of any of these breads is even better with something spread on top. Our blackberry freezer jam and sweet potato butter both go great with just about anything on this list, and you can't go wrong with a smear of cream cheese!
These bread ideas also make a great homemade gift! Wrap up a loaf of hummingbird bread or a few cinnamon biscuits in some parchment and twine and you've got something a lot more thoughtful than anything store-bought.
Tell us what you think!