{"id":1701,"date":"2026-01-14T11:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:12:12","slug":"12-impressive-breakfast-pastries-that-are-surprisingly-easy-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1701","title":{"rendered":"12 Impressive Breakfast Pastries That Are Surprisingly Easy to Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-intro_1-0\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re hosting a celebratory brunch, have houseguests that deserve special breakfasts, or just want to start your day with a treat, breakfast pastries are always a great thing to have in your repertoire. A baked treat is comforting, portable, and often can be made ahead or even frozen. What\u2019s not to love? Here are twelve show-stopping breakfast pastries that are surprisingly easy to make.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-clone-of-a-cinnabon\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Clone of a Cinnabon <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cinnamon rolls might just be the single most classic breakfast pastry, and more than 8,000 4.8-star ratings make this Cinnabon-inspired recipe that leans on a bread machine for easy prep one of the best. If you want that truly decadent morning sweet, you can\u2019t go wrong with this version.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-bacon-and-egg-breakfast-tarts\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tarts <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-low-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tarts.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Sugarplum<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Not all breakfast pastries are sweet. If you prefer savory and want some protein to boot, give these little bacon-and-egg breakfast tarts a try. Similar to a mini quiche, they&#8217;re single-serving tartlets that are portable and simple to make.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-giant-cookie-dough-pop-tart\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Giant Cookie Dough Pop Tart <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Allrecipes \/ Sonia Bozzo<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If your kids enjoy Pop-Tarts, they&#8217;ll love this mega-sized version that uses store-bought puff pastry and a simple cookie dough filling. The best part? Making it in one big sheet saves you time rolling, cutting, and sealing individual hand pies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-apple-strudel-muffins\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Apple Strudel Muffins <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Apple strudel is a wonderful dessert pastry, but it is complicated to make. Muffins, on the other hand, are ideal in the morning and super simple. Which means this mash-up will be popular with your strudel fans.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-best-monkey-bread\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Best Monkey Bread <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> A pull-apart treat like this monkey bread is an easy-to-put-together centerpiece. Just put it on the table and let everyone pluck morsels to their hearts\u2019 delight.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-baked-apple-roses\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Baked Apple Roses <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Ariel Liberda<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes you need a breakfast pastry that is especially beautiful. If you are hosting a Mother&#8217;s Day brunch or want to give someone a special birthday breakfast in bed, these stunning baked apple roses are as pretty as they are delicious. You\u2019ll be surprised at how simple they are to put together!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-danish-kringle\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Danish Kringle <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Breakfast pastries aren\u2019t always meant to be delicate individual portions. Sometimes you want a slice-and-serve pastry for a crowd. This Danish kringle is wonderful when you have people staying over: You can put it out for folks to slice for themselves before you\u2019re out of bed.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-chocolate-babka\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chocolate Babka <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Hungrymom13<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> The thing about a great breakfast pastry is that it works well with coffee and tea, which also makes it do double duty for afternoon breaks! One of the best \u201ceat it all day\u201d breakfast pastries is chocolate babka, a yeasted dough swirled with chocolate for a sliceable loaf you can enjoy anytime.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-sticky-buns\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sticky Buns <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Sticky Buns.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>VRoth<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sticky buns might be the most delicious and messy morning treat imaginable. Pillowy dough covered in caramel and toasty nuts is a lovely treat to make for special guests (or yourself!),\u00a0and this recipe comes together more easily than you might think. You can also bake these buns ahead of time and pop in the microwave for a quick reheat in the morning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-biscuit-donuts\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Biscuit Donuts <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;These biscuit donuts are perfect for when you crave a donut and are short on time,&#8221; writes recipe creator Nicole McLaughlin. &#8220;Refrigerated biscuit dough is cut, deep fried, and tossed in cinnamon sugar, and you even get donut holes!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-shortcut-cherry-danish\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shortcut Cherry Danish <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>TheDailyGourmet<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Get homemade cherry danishes on the table in just 35 minutes with this easy recipe that features two beloved shortcut products: a tube of crescent roll dough and canned or jarred pie filling.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-cinnamon-roll-bacon-twists\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cinnamon Roll Bacon Twists <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Just two ingredients are all you need for this sweet-and-salty breakfast treat. Canned cinnamon roll dough is twisted with slices of bacon and baked for a last-minute pastry everyone will be fighting over.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re hosting a celebratory brunch, have houseguests that deserve special breakfasts, or just want to start your day with a treat, breakfast pastries are always a great thing to have in your repertoire. A baked treat is comforting, portable, and often can be made ahead or even frozen. 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