The 5 Best Breakfast Bakery Recipes

1. Classic Croissant Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• Optional: Jam or chocolate for filling
• Optional: Sesame or poppy seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut the pastry into triangular shapes, about 10-12 cm long.
4. If you like, add a thin line of jam or chocolate at the wide end.
5. Roll the pastry from the wide end to the point, gently curving the ends.
6. Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the tops with egg wash.
8. Sprinkle with seeds if you wish.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
10. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6-8 croissants

2. 20-Minute Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tube of refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 115 grams of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons of milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
3. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
4. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
5. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
6. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly.
7. Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick rounds.
8. Place the rounds in a greased baking dish.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
10. While the rolls are baking, mix the frosting ingredients together.
11. Spread the frosting over the rolls while they are still warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 8-10 rolls

3. No-Knead Danish Twists Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature.
3. Unroll the puff pastry.
4. Cut it into 6 equal rectangles.
5. Spread the cream cheese diagonally on each rectangle.
6. Add a small dollop of raspberry jam on top.
7. Fold the corners to create a twist shape.
8. Brush the twists with the egg wash.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6 twists

4. Rapid Cheese Danish Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 225 grams cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into 6 equal squares.
4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
5. Gently fold the corners of the squares towards the center.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
8. Finally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 6 danish

5. 15-Minute Fruit Turnovers Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the frozen berries, sugar, and cornstarch together.
3. Unroll the puff pastry on a clean surface.
4. Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares.
5. Spoon the berry mixture into the center of each square.
6. Fold the squares diagonally to form triangles.
7. Use a fork to crimp the edges securely.
8. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
9. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
10. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before enjoying.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6 turnovers

Pro Tips for All Pastry Recipes:

• Keep the pastry chilled until you’re ready to use it.
• Use parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.
• Avoid overfilling your pastries.
• Let them cool a bit before serving.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
• To refresh, reheat at 160°C (320°F) for 5 minutes.

Storage Recommendations:

• You can refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Unbaked pastries can be frozen for up to 1 month.
• Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.