breakfast Recipes
212 delicious breakfast recipes from around the world
Bauernfrühstück (German Farmer's Breakfast)
A hearty and satisfying one-pan German breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Perfect for a weekend treat!
Blinchiki (Russian Thin Crepes)
Delicate, thin Russian crepes (blinchiki) that can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory options. This recipe focuses on the crepe preparation, with suggestions for common fillings.
Blini
Traditional Russian yeasted buckwheat pancakes, known for their delicate texture and slightly nutty flavor. Perfect for festive occasions and best served with classic accompaniments like caviar, smoked salmon, or sour cream.
Bomboloni
Bomboloni are classic Italian doughnuts, often a specialty in Tuscany. These fluffy, fried pastries are typically filled with rich pastry cream and dusted generously with sugar, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Best enjoyed fresh.
Bougatsa (Thessaloniki Custard Pie)
A beloved Northern Greek breakfast pastry from Thessaloniki, featuring layers of crisp phyllo dough encasing a rich, creamy semolina custard. Best enjoyed warm and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Chelsea Bun
A classic British spiral bun, generously filled with currants and warm spices, baked to a sticky, sweet perfection. A true taste of London.
Churros con Chocolate
Authentic Spanish fried dough pastry, ridged and crispy, served with a thick, rich hot chocolate dipping sauce. A classic Madrid breakfast or treat.
Ciambella (Italian Ring Cake)
A simple, rustic Italian ring cake, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light dessert. Its straightforward preparation and comforting flavor make it a delightful everyday treat.
Classic English Muffins
Authentic British breakfast bread, renowned for its signature 'nooks and crannies' perfect for holding melted butter and toppings. Best enjoyed toasted.
Classic French Butter Croissants
Authentic French butter croissants, crafted from a meticulously laminated dough, rolled, and shaped into iconic crescents. These croissants are the quintessential symbol of French patisserie, offering a flaky, buttery, and airy interior.
Classic French Crêpes
Delicate, thin wheat flour crêpes, a staple of French cuisine, perfect for both sweet and savory fillings. Originating from Brittany, these versatile pancakes are a beloved street food and home-style treat.
Crumpets
Classic British griddle cakes, known for their wonderfully spongy texture and signature honeycomb of holes. Perfect for a comforting tea time treat.
Full English Breakfast
Britain's legendary fry-up, a hearty and satisfying breakfast featuring a medley of classic components: crispy bacon, juicy sausages, perfectly fried eggs, warm baked beans, sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes, rich black pudding, and golden toast.
Galette Bretonne (Savory Buckwheat Crêpe)
A classic Breton savory crêpe made from buckwheat flour, traditionally filled with ham, Gruyère cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg. This rustic dish is a staple of Brittany and a delightful, hearty meal.
Granita Siciliana
Granita Siciliana is a refreshing, crystalline frozen dessert originating from Sicily. It's traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, often served with a soft, sweet brioche bun called 'brioche col tuppo' for dipping. This recipe offers a guide to making a classic fruit or coffee granita.
Grechnevaya Kasha (Russian Buckwheat Porridge)
A staple in Russian cuisine, Grechnevaya Kasha is a hearty and nutritious porridge made from toasted buckwheat groats. It can be served as a simple side dish or a satisfying breakfast, often enhanced with butter or milk.
Italian Frittata
A rustic Italian open-faced omelet, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. This versatile dish features eggs baked with your choice of vegetables or leftover pasta, and is finished with savory Pecorino cheese and fresh herbs.
Kedgeree
A classic British breakfast dish with flaky smoked fish, fragrant basmati rice, and hard-boiled eggs, subtly spiced with curry powder and enriched with butter. A comforting and flavorful start to the day, originating from British India.
Koulouri Thessalonikis
Chewy Greek bread rings generously coated in sesame seeds, a beloved street food breakfast staple across Greece and Turkey.
Migas (Spanish Fried Breadcrumbs)
Migas is a rustic Spanish dish traditionally made by shepherds, using stale bread as a base, fried with flavorful ingredients like chorizo and peppers. It's a hearty and satisfying breakfast or light meal.
Naleśniki (Polish Crepes)
Naleśniki are thin Polish crepes, similar to French crêpes, that can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients. They are a versatile and beloved dish in Polish cuisine.
Oladyi (Russian Small Pancakes)
Oladyi are small, thick, and incredibly fluffy Russian pancakes, perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. They are traditionally made with kefir, which gives them a unique tender crumb and a slight tang.
Omelette aux Fines Herbes
A classic French Omelette aux Fines Herbes, showcasing delicate technique for a perfectly creamy interior and a pale, tender exterior. This recipe features a blend of fresh chervil, chives, parsley, and tarragon for an aromatic and flavorful experience.
Pain Perdu (French Toast)
An elegant and delicious way to use up slightly stale brioche, pain perdu translates to 'lost bread'. Thick slices of brioche are soaked in a rich custard and then pan-fried to a beautiful golden-brown, resulting in a custardy interior and a slightly crisp exterior.