Breakfast buns, often referred to as scones, are a delectable morning treat that can elevate your breakfast routine and provide a delightful start to your day. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, there's a vast array of recipes available, each promising a unique taste experience. From classic buttermilk scones bursting with tangy flavor to indulgent cinnamon-raisin buns adorned with sweet glaze, the world of breakfast buns is an adventure waiting to be explored. This article will guide you through a selection of the best breakfast bun recipes, providing step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and variations to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect breakfast bun recipe for your taste buds.
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CHEESY BACON BREAKFAST BUNS
These savory buns-think cinnamon rolls, but with cheese and bacon instead of a sweet sugary filling, are the perfect solution to those few pieces of leftover cooked bacon hanging out in the fridge. You can prep the dry mix up to one month ahead of time, and store it in a container at room temperature. Just give it a shake before using to re-mix the ingredients.
Provided by Jennifer Perillo
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- To make the dough, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a deep bowl.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and 6 tablespoons of the melted butter. Pour over the dry ingredients, and stir together with a wooden spoon until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using your fingertips, gently press the dough out into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle the cheese on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Evenly sprinkle the bacon over the cheese. Roll the dough into a log, starting from the longest (12-inch) side nearest you. Pinch the ends closed. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
- Using a pastry brush, use 1 tablespoon of the butter to coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan. Arrange the rolls, cut-side down, in the pan. Gently press them down with your fingertips to flatten slightly. Brush the tops of the buns with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
BREAKFAST BUNS
My grandmother taught me to bake these breakfast buns 70 years ago. Now my granddaughter makes them! This batter is like a biscuit dough and can be made up in a short time. There's no nicer way to wake up in the morning than to the aromas of biscuits baking and coffee perking! - Dorothy McGinnis, West Haven, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar and baking powder; cut in butter. Combine eggs, vanilla and milk; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over buns. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AUBERGE CHEDDAR CHEESE AND HAM BREAKFAST BUNS - MUFFINS
These are what the French call "cakes" - they are little savoury buns or muffins - and are always requested for breakfasts in the Auberge. They are delicious split and spread with herb and garlic cheese when warm - or serve them alongside hot soups, stews, chilli or casseroles! I have also made these with grated Gruyere cheese as well as Emmenthal....the trick is to use a mature and strong tasting cheese. I have suggested using smoked ham in this recipe - it just gives a wonderful extra flavour to these delicious buns/muffins. They freeze well and are easily reheated, if you have any left! We often have these for Christmas morning breakfast or brunch with the optional chives added, and then spread with smoked salmon butter - divine!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 Muffins - Buns, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat an oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 5.
- Grease a 12 hole muffin or bun tray/pan.
- Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper - but be careful not to over salt as the stock powder will contain salt.
- Stir in the ham and cheese, and chives if using, mix again.
- Add the egg, milk and olive oil - mix well - but do NOT over mix - just enough to combine the ingredients together. Adjust the consistency if too dry by adding a little more milk - the mixture should be a soft dropping consistency.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared muffin/bun tray/pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are well risen and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve whilst warm - delicious if spread with butter or soft cheese!
BREAKFAST BUNS
Make and share this Breakfast Buns recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elephant.Shoes
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 buns, 5-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Filling:.
- Fry bacon until crisp, remove and set aside. Keep the grease and set aside as well.
- Place chopped onions in hot pan and carmalize, may need to add 1 Tbsp of bacon grease. Once onions are done, add the spinach and put a lid on, stirring occasionally until spinach is thawed. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add 2 Tbsp of bacon grease back to pan, whisk and add in 6 eggs and scramble. Add other filling ingredients and combine.
- Once combined, line a cupcake pan with papers and divide the filling into 10 equal cupcakes. Top each with 1-2 Tbsp of cheese. Place in freezer to set. (this makes assembly easier).
- Buns:.
- In a machine, whisk egg, oil, sugar, water, 1 cup flour and salt until flour is smooth. Change to a dough hook and add the flour and yeast. Let knead for 5 minutes until dough is smooth.
- Let rise for 1 hour in a greased bowl, cover with saran wrap.
- Punch down, divide the dough into equal balls. (makes about 9 or 10) flatten out a piece of dough, making sure the edges are thinner than the middke and place one of the frozen fillings cfheese side down in the middle of the dough. Fold the dough up around the filling, pinch to close and lay on baking sheet pinched side down.
- Let rise for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
GOLDEN RAISIN BREAKFAST BUNS
These are lovely for breakfast, light and a bit different, with lemon icing and a texture similar to cream puffs. I really like these, as have others. I got the recipe many years ago from a church cookbook called Blessings.
Provided by Charmed
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Grease cookie sheets, or spray with non-stick spray.
- Plump the raisins by covering them with very hot water and letting them sit for 5 minutes; then drain them and put them on a paper towel to dry.
- Combine the water, butter, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then add the flour all at once.
- Stir with a wooden spoon over low heat until you have a smooth, thick dough.
- Remove from the heat and beat for 2 minutes on low speed or by hand to cool it slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, until the mixture has a satiny sheen.
- Stir in the raisins.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- The buns should pretty much double in size, and be golden and firm.
- While the buns are baking, prepare the icing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and blending until smooth and of spreading consistency.
- Add more cream if necessary.
- When the buns are done, place on a wire rack to cool and frost while still warm.
- This makes about 8-12 buns depending on the size you make them.
BACON CHEDDAR BREAKFAST BUNS
These are to die for. Turning a basic white bread recipe into something deliciously rewarding. What's not to love: bacon, ranch, cheese, green onions and warm bread. You can do everything the night before and just bake the next morning.
Provided by lilsweetie
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 21m
Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the warm milk into a mixing bowl and dissolve sugar in milk. Cool to 110 degrees F then the yeast. When the yeast is foamy, add the bacon grease/butter and 2 1/2 cups of flour and the salt and spices. Mix together and then add remaining 1/2 cup of flour if needed to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Knead the dough for 3 to 4 minutes, until it begins to behave as if it belonged together. Let it rest while you clean and grease the bowl. Continue kneading a further 3 to 4 minutes, until the dough feels smooth and springy. Let the dough rise until doubled (1 to 2 hours).
- Punch down and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Spread with ranch dressing and sprinkle with bacon, cheddar and green onions. Roll up tightly, pinch seam to seal and cut into 12 equal pieces. Arrange in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise until almost doubled (45 minutes to 1 hour at room temp or overnight in fridge). ***If you are doing the overnight rise, take them out in the morning to bring to room temperature 15 minutes before you preheat the oven.
- Just before baking, sprinkle the buns with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until nicely browned.
- SHORTCUT: Use pre-made white bread dough and start with step 3, rolling otu the dough and filling it.
CRANBERRY PECAN BREAKFAST BUNS
Start your morning off right, with a warm cranberry pecan sweet breakfast bun.
Provided by In The Raw
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips In The Raw® Sweeteners
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons Sugar In The Raw, 2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw, baking powder, and salt.
- Using your fingers, work butter into flour until crumbly.
- Stir in 3/4 cup milk and vanilla until dough comes together. Chill 30 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/4 cup Sugar In The Raw, and 2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw.
- Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and roll out into a 16x12" rectangle.
- Spread cranberry mixture evenly over dough. With the long edge facing you, roll dough up tightly.
- Cut crosswise into 9 rolls, place in buttered 8" round or square baking pan. 11. Bake until browned, about 40 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk to combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth, and drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Sprinkle with pecans and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 26 g
RED, WHITE & BLUE BREAKFAST BUNS
Make and share this Red, White & Blue Breakfast Buns recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h25m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dough:.
- Place the yeast, sugar and milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Set aside for 5 minutes until slightly frothy.
- Add the egg yolks, melted butter, flour and salt. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and mix everything together on a medium speed for 6 minutes until soft, elastic and slightly sticky. Pour a bit of vegetable oil over the dough in the bowl, then turn the dough in the bowl to coat.
- Cover with a damp, clean kitchen towel and leave somewhere warm until doubled in volume (1-2 hours).
- Shape the buns:.
- Use some of the melted butter (from the filling ingredients) to brush the inside of a 9 x 13-inch rectangular pan.
- Tip the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 4 equal pieces.
- Roll two of the pieces out into 8 x 10 inch rectangles. Brush a quarter of the melted butter over each rectangle. Sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Lay 1/2 cup of the sliced strawberries over each of the rectangles. Starting at the long edge, roll up into logs. Cut each log into five 2-inch pieces. Have the buttered 9 x 13 inch pan with the long edge facing you. Place the cut pieces along the bottom long edge of the buttered 9 x 13 inch pan, in rows of 5.
- Roll another of the dough pieces out into an 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush a quarter of the melted butter over the rectangle. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and lay on the remaining strawberries. Starting at the long edge, roll up into a log. Cut into six 2-inch pieces. Place in a 3 x 2 grid on the top right-hand side of the buttered pan.
- Roll the last dough piece out into an 8 x 8 inch square. Brush with the remaining butter and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over it. Scatter over the blueberries, roll up into a log and cut into four 2-inch pieces. Place in a 2 x 2 grid in the top left-hand side of the buttered pan.
- Cover the pan with a damp, clean kitchen towel and leave somewhere warm for 30 minutes to rise.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Once the buns have risen and the oven is preheated, remove the kitchen towel and bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until well risen and golden on top.
- Let cool completely before piping horizontal stripes along the rows to make the white stripes of the 'flag' and dots over the blueberry buns to represent the stars.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your breakfast buns will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Proof the Dough Properly: This is a crucial step that allows the yeast to grow and produce carbon dioxide, which gives the buns their light and fluffy texture. Make sure you proof the dough in a warm place for the recommended amount of time.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Overworking the dough can make the buns tough and dense. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
- Shape the Buns Evenly: This will help them bake evenly. If you're using a bun pan, make sure the buns are evenly spaced apart.
- Bake the Buns at the Right Temperature: The ideal temperature for baking breakfast buns is 375°F (190°C). This will give them a nice golden brown crust.
- Let the Buns Cool Before Serving: This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Breakfast buns are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic cinnamon bun or something more unique, like a maple bacon bun, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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