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  4. 70 Coffee Cakes and Sweet Breads That Are the Perfect Companion for Your Morning Cup

70 Coffee Cakes and Sweet Breads That Are the Perfect Companion for Your Morning Cup

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By Southern Living Editors Updated November 04, 2020
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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

When you think of brunch, does your mind immediately turn to something sweet or savory? If you answered the first option, we've got great news: You're going to fall in love with our favorite coffee cake and sweet bread recipes. A sweet tooth can't be ignored, so we've got you covered with our all-time best coffee cakes and sweet breads. Skip the trip to the bakery with easy homemade versions of your orders, like blueberry muffins, cinnamon coffee cake, and sticky sweet buns. Nothing pairs better with a cup of hot coffee than a gooey orange roll or slice of classic banana bread. Picking out Christmas brunch this year will be easy with these sweet breads and coffee cakes. Get festive with our cranberry pull-apart bread or gingerbread muffins that the kids will love. Spend your Saturday morning whipping up a decadent batch of monkey bread with homemade caramel sauce drizzled on top or make brunch ahead with a freezable pastry. Whatever recipe you choose, everyone will be happy with a little extra sugar on the breakfast table.

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Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread

Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread

Enjoy banana bread without all the guilt with this healthy banana bread recipe.

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Lemon Tea Bread

Muffins and Bread Recipes: Lemon Tea Bread

Recipe: Lemon Tea Bread

This yummy, cake-like tea bread has a light lemon taste and is drizzled with a sweet citrus glaze.

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Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake

Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake
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Recipe: Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake

Add a bit of refreshing fruity flavor to your coffee cake with apricot preserves. Slivered almonds and a vanilla glaze complete this easy breakfast treat.

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Easy Orange Rolls

Easy Orange Rolls
Credit: John O'Hagan

Recipe: Easy Orange Rolls

Your family will definitely want to rise, shine, and dine when they smell these Easy Orange Rolls baking in the oven.

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Brunch for a Crowd Praline Pull-Apart Bread
Credit: Beth Hontzas

Recipe: Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Make this delicious bread for special occasions. It's easy to fix with frozen bread dough, and a caramel-flavored sauce poured on top makes it irresistible.Ā 

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Hummingbird Bundt Cake
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Hummingbird Bundt Cake

From pineapple to cream cheese, the same ingredients first featured in the 1978 version of this popular layer cake still shine in our new version— simplified by baking in a Bundt pan.

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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins
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Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

Bake this coffee shop staple at home with just 10 minutes of hands-on time.

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PiƱa Colada Quick Bread

PiƱa Colada Quick Bread
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: PiƱa Colada Quick Bread

This bread recipe would make the prettiest centerpiece for your weekend brunch.

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Cream Cheese Pastries

Brunch for a Crowd Cream Cheese Pastries
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Recipe: Cream Cheese Pastries

Our Test Kitchen developed this recipe to make four loaves, so you can make one for your family and give the rest to neighbors and friends during the holidays.

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

When it gets chilly outside, we look for any excuse to have our house smell like the flavors of fall. This coffee cake satisfies that craving and so much more.

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Bread

All this banana bread recipe needs is a swipe of butter and your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

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Gingerbread Muffins

Gingerbread Muffins
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Gingerbread Muffins

We just found our Christmas morning treat! These sweet bites are complete with a topping of cream cheese frosting.

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Apple Butter-Pecan Quick Bread

Apple Butter-Pecan Quick Bread
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Apple Butter-Pecan Quick Bread

This fall bread recipe starts with homemade slow-cooker apple butter and ends with a happy and full family!

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Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Donuts
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Recipe: Air Fryer Donuts

There's nothing your Air Fryer can't do, including whipping up a batch of sweet, buttery donuts.

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Peach Scones

Peach Scones
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Recipe: Peach Scones

Instead of making a bakery run, whip up these fluffy scones that only take 25 minutes of hands-on time.

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Chocolate Monkey Bread

Chocolate Monkey Bread
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Chocolate Monkey Bread

Frozen dough speeds up this super-sweet monkey bread recipe.

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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
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Recipe: Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

How much do we love carrot cake? This breakfast recipe adds to the ways.

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Chocolate Marble-Pumpkin Spice Bread

Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Loaves
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Recipe: Chocolate Marble-Pumpkin Spice Bread

Make your favorite fall bread even better with a gorgeous swirl of chocolate.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Coffee Cake
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Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This sweet and easy coffee cake recipe can be enjoyed year round, whether for Saturday brunch or a new neighbor.

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Sour Cream Banana Bread With Pecan Streusel Topping

Sour Cream Banana Bread With Pecan Streusel Topping
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Recipe: Sour Cream Banana Bread With Pecan Streusel Topping

Instead of turning to your usual banana bread recipe the next time you have overripe bananas on the counter, try this moist recipe for something out of the ordinary.

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Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel

Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel
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Recipe: Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel

We love the versatility of this muffin recipe that pairs perfectly with your morning cup of coffee.

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Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Icing

Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Icing
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Recipe: Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Icing

Two favorite flavors of the holiday season—cranberry and citrus—meet in this bright and beautiful bread recipe that makes two loaves.

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Recipe: Apple Cider Doughnuts

We can't think of a more fun fall baking project than these cakey apple cider doughnuts.

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Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce
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Recipe: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Dive into this New Orleans mainstay dessert at breakfast with this totally decadent coffee cake recipe.

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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze
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Recipe: Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze

These sweet rolls can be prepped in advance and frozen to make your life easier the day you're serving.

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King Cake Monkey Bread

King Cake Monkey Bread
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Recipe: King Cake Monkey Bread

Create a totally new way to enjoy this Mardi Gras treat with just a few pantry staples.

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Mini Cream Scones

Mini Cream Scones
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Recipe: Mini Cream Scones

This simple scone recipe just inspired us to throw our own afternoon tea party.

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Nutella Banana Bread

Nutella Banana Bread
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Recipe: Nutella Banana Bread

There's no doubt that a swirl of Nutella takes your go-to banana bread over the top.

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins
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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Not overly cake-like but just sweet enough, these fall muffins strike the ideal balance of flavor.

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Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread
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Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Making this beautiful pull-apart bread is such a fun way to spend an afternoon with the kids.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
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Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Juicy, fresh peaches make for the best texture when mixed with a crunchy streusel and soft cake.

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Cherry-Pecan Swirl Bread

Cherry-Pecan Swirl Bread
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Recipe: Cherry-Pecan Swirl Bread

Topped with a simple citrus glaze, this gorgeous bread recipe is wow-worthy.

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Banana Cream Donuts

Banana Cream Donuts
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Recipe: Banana Cream Donuts

These pillowy donuts are filled with a homemade banana cream mixture that starts with a packet of instant banana pudding mix from the pantry.

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Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins

Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins
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Recipe: Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins

Who knew your muffin tin could do so much? Instead of slicing a Bundt cake, ensure every family member gets a personal dessert with this recipe.

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Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

Buttermilk Breakfast Scones
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Recipe: Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

We're bringing this retro scone recipe back, and it's better than before.

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Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

Citrus Pull-Apart Bread
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Recipe: Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

Rise and shine to a bright loaf of bread made with fresh citrus filling and glaze.

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Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Treat your family to a festive surprise when you cut into this tender pound cake to find a ribbon of bright cranberry compote.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
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Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Instead of waiting for bread to rise, get brunch on the table quickly with this recipe that starts with refrigerated crescent rolls.

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The Big Cinnamon Roll

The Big Cinnamon Roll
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Recipe: The Big Cinnamon Roll

Of all the wonderful recipes we make in our cast-iron skillets, this giant cinnamon roll might just be our favorite.

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Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins
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Recipe: Carrot Cake Muffins

Easter brunch has never been sweeter! These cakey muffins couldn't be easier to throw together.

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Fig Bread

Fig Bread
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Recipe: Fig Bread

Figs might star on your Friday night cheeseboard but give them a spot in the brunch spread with an easy but pretty bread recipe.

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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

This recipe combines the best of your favorite sweet and savory brunch dishes.

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Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread
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Recipe: Pumpkin Bread

This classic autumn bread needs no introduction—it's truly a classic.

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Mini Pecan Monkey Bread Loaves

Mini Pecan Monkey Bread Loaves Recipe
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Recipe: Mini Pecan Monkey Bread Loaves

These personal mini loaves are much more hygienic than everyone grabbing off the same large loaf.

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Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
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Recipe: Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

Twenty-four muffins in less than an hour? Count us in!

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Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread
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Recipe: Zucchini Bread

Sneak a good-for-you ingredient into a sweet breakfast with our zucchini bread recipe that includes a healthy serving of chocolate chips.

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Homemade Orange Rolls

Homemade Orange Rolls
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Recipe: Homemade Orange Rolls

Skip the freezer aisle and try a new baking project this weekend with our orange rolls recipe.

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Muffins

If you're not a fan of overly sweet dishes at breakfast, these fall muffins should be your first pick.

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Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts
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Recipe: Homemade Pop Tarts

The kids will be thrilled to see these buttery pastries on their breakfast plates.

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Apple Bread

Apple Bread
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Recipe: Apple Bread

Made with a base of applesauce and eggs instead of butter and sugar, this apple bread recipe is surprisingly healthier.

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Best-Ever Sticky Buns

Spicy Sausage-and-Cheddar Kolaches
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Recipe: Best-Ever Sticky Buns

Our Test Kitchen doesn't call a recipe the "best ever" for no reason: These sweet buns are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast.

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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter Recipe
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Recipe: Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter

A homemade food gift is one of the sweetest holiday gifts, and these buttery scones are what we're wrapping up this year.

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Raisin Bread

Raisin Bread
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Recipe: Raisin Bread

This raisin bread recipe makes two loaves, so make one and freeze the other or give it to Mama to brighten her day.

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
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Recipe: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Even a gluten intolerance or allergy can't stop your family members from indulging in this breakfast classic complete with cream cheese icing.

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

A tip from the Test Kitchen: When you're grating the lemon rind, be sure to grate only the yellow peel, rather than the white pith. While the peel itself delivers intense fruit flavor, the pith promises bitterness and a less-than-satisfying taste.

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Banana Bread

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Recipe: Banana Bread

With just a few pantry staple ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is as simple and no-frills as it gets.

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Apple Butter Doughnuts with Salted-Caramel Glaze

Apple Butter Doughnuts with Salted-Caramel Glaze
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Recipe: Apple Butter Doughnuts with Salted-Caramel Glaze

Make this doughnut dough up to two days in advance and enjoy a warm fall treat whenever you're ready.

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Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread

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Recipe: Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread

This monkey bread recipe starts with rolling a simple homemade dough in cinnamon sugar and ends with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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Chocolate-Pear Muffins

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Recipe: Chocolate-Pear Muffins

Surprise everyone at brunch with this unexpected combo that's incredibly delicious.

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Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread

Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread
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Recipe: Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread

This delicious combination of fall flavor is delicious with a simple swipe of butter, but it's also the base for our Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread Pudding recipe.

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Hot Cross Buns

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Recipe: Hot Cross Buns

An Easter mainstay, this simple bread recipe is a great one for the kids to help you make.

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Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

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Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

Pecans make for pretty presentation and add a welcome dose of crunch to these gooey rolls.

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Blueberry Streusel Muffins

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Recipe: Blueberry Streusel Muffins

This quick recipe gives you the best of a muffin and streusel-topped coffee cake.

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Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

Spice up your usual fall breads like pumpkin and apple with this recipe that's finished with a tangy icing.

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Baked Pumpkin-Pecan Donuts

Baked Pumpkin-Pecan Donuts
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs

Recipe: Baked Pumpkin-Pecan Donuts

Mini pumpkins are easy to serve to a crowd, and this recipe will make your house smell incredible.

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Orange Rolls

Orange Rolls
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Recipe: Orange Rolls

These homemade rolls are filled with orange marmalade and topped with a sweet glaze.

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Apple Muffins

Caramelized Apple Toffee Muffins
Credit: Stephen Devries; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Apple Muffins

Make a batch of these soft apple muffins on Sunday and enjoy them throughout the week.

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Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Bread