November 29, 2023 by Zoë François | breakfast, collections, Desserts
One of my favorite ways to celebrate just about every holiday is with a big brunch. It’s the perfect meal for combining all kinds of sweet and savory flavors, and putting together a beautiful spread. This list of holiday brunch recipes includes some of my favorites that are perfect for celebrations any time of year. All of these are wonderful for the fall and winter or a Mother’s Day brunch spread!
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- 7 Cranberry Dessert Recipes
- Holiday Sugar Cookies
Holiday Brunch Recipes
1
Raspberry Swirl Bread from Do-It-All Dough
This recipe is for raspberry swirl bread that starts with Bake From Scratch magazine's Do-It-All dough. The dough is so versatile—you can use it for everything from deep dish pizza to cinnamon rolls.
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2
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are a classic breakfast treat for any special occasion. You'll be surprised how easy this recipe is to make, and the resulting cinnamon rolls are pillowy and delicious, with the perfect amount of cinnamon and sweetness.
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3
Blueberry Muffins
Perfect blueberry muffins are studded with fruit, with blueberries in every bite. It should have a crunchy streusel top and be tender inside. These blueberry muffins deliver on all of these.
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4
Apple Almond Galette with Cranberry Ice Cream and Candied Cranberries
This Apple Almond Galette is just an apple pie without the plate or a top crust. So, it’s even easier to make than pie and, I think, just as beautiful in a fruit forward, rustic way. The pie crust recipe makes two galettes, but you can always freeze one disk for later. I have also made this tart in a tart pan using my tart dough or even sugar cookie dough (great way to use up scraps).
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This fanciful holiday bread is from Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day, and it is one of the prettiest, easiest and most sensational breads to make for a family gathering or work party.
6
Blueberry Scones
A wonderful snack and breakfast treat for fresh blueberries, these blueberry scones are flaky, fluffy and delicious. This recipe makes a giant batch, which is great for sharing. If you want to make a half batch, you may need to reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes.
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7
Sufganiyot (Jelly Filled Doughnuts)
These jelly filled doughnuts are served during Hanukkah. The pillowy fried dough can be filled to your liking, and jelly is the classic option. Dip them in ganache or glaze for a little extra sweetness and a picturesque look.
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8
Perfect Lemon Bundt Cake
This lemon Bundtcake is perfect. It is the most delicate texture and rich flavor. I had rather small lemons and wanted it to be an intense flavor, so I added more zest. I also had a chunk of ginger on hand, so I added it to the lemon soaking syrup, but otherwise the recipe is all Sarabeth.
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For this recipe I started with the Master Recipe from my Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day books, then pulled off a piece of dough, rolled in some raisins and pecans, let it rest and scored the top with a super sharp bread knife just before I baked it in a cloche. I love how easy it is to make each loaf your own with whatever mix-ins you're craving!
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10
Banana Bread with Swirls of Nutella
I've spread Nutella on just about everything, but one of my favorites is freshly baked banana bread. In an "aha! moment" I decided to swirl the nutella right into the batter and bake them together. I'm not claiming to have discovered this combo, but I believe this may be the tastiest pairing ever there was.
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11
Pumpkin Bread
This pumpkin bread is perfect for fall. Roasting your own pumpkins elevates the flavor, and it is packed with fall spices for perfect snack or weekend brunch.
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12
Apple Dutch Baby
This delightful apple Dutch baby (also known as a German pancake) is a perfect way to start a weekend morning. It is incredibly easy and requires just a few simple ingredients. Top it off with caramelized apples and you have decadent breakfast or brunch item in no time.
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13
Brioche
This brioche is so easy and it makes the best brioche French toast!
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14
Easy Apple Tarte Tatin
This is the apple tarte tatin I made on the Brunch Bakes episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. It is incredibly easy to make. I served this beauty alongside a spinach and cheese souffle, which made for a perfect sweet and savory brunch.
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15
Spinach and Cheese Souffle
This savory spinach and cheese soufflé has a crisp exterior and soft, fluffy interior. It's the perfect savory dish for a brunch
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16
Who says cheesecake has to be sweet?! This savory cheesecake is a huge hit in my house and the individual servings make it extra fun.
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Wow these recipes looks so yummy. I am going to try this coming weekend for my husband.
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Every time I make one of your recipes, my husband and friends rave about the dessert (so far, I’ve only made your dessert recipes). I am planning a New Year’s Day brunch and will be trying a number of these, including the breads. I am older than you and have been baking a very long time. Your recipes are truly the best. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better and better baker this late in life!
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I am going to try your lemon bundt cake. And I am also going to do the muffins. I make your bread
in 5 minutes all of the time. I also give it away as gifts. Thank you so much from a 74 year young
woman loves to cook. I am going to make the Blueberry Muffins.
I wanted to tell you that I make the apple bundt cake with the hard cider and used some apple
crisp and one other apple. It was marvelous.Reply
