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What sweet breakfast would you prefer to eat on Christmas?

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Cronte · 14/12/2025 19:41

My teen daughter is wanting to bake breakfast this year for our very large family. We are having McDonalds style English muffins. But DD is insisting on a sweet treat for those that would prefer. She want to make something from scratch. She has asked what adults would prefer 😂. I have no sweet tooth so am no help.

  • Cinnamon rolls
  • Walnut/chocolate plaits
  • Pastries (would be a turnover-esque thing with fresh cream - assortment of flavours)
  • Babka with various jams
  • Baked German pancakes
  • Custard buns

I’ve told her it’s not really needed as the English muffins are plenty filling but she’s insisting. And I’m more than happy for her to enjoy baking/cooking. We have a large group so I’m sure they’ll get eaten.

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OneWildNightWithJBJ · 14/12/2025 22:58

The cinnamon rolls would probably be first choice, but apart from the custard buns, I'd be happy with anything. Had to Google the German pancakes - they look delicious!

Jellycatspyjamas · 14/12/2025 22:52

flairyfairy · 14/12/2025 21:35

Not on the list but these are fab and Christmassy and can be prepped the night before. https://www.nigella.com/recipes/christmas-morning-muffins

I do these, they’re very easy to prep before and bake in the morning and feel like a treat.

mackerella · 14/12/2025 22:27

flairyfairy · 14/12/2025 21:35

Not on the list but these are fab and Christmassy and can be prepped the night before. https://www.nigella.com/recipes/christmas-morning-muffins

We've made these for breakfast on Christmas day for the last 10 years! They're great because they're not too sickly and, as @flairyfairy says, you can do a lot of the prep the night before.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 14/12/2025 22:23

Cinnamon rolls are my absolute favourite, @Cronte.

soundsys · 14/12/2025 22:22

fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 14/12/2025 19:43

Cinnamon rolls 100% - extra benefit is they are considered festive too

Ha first post nails it!

Absolutely cinnamon buns!

AlwaysADramaHadEnough · 14/12/2025 21:41

Cinnamon rolls. I'd have that over savoury. The main lunch is Savoury so we have a sweeter breakfast Xmas morning.
A selection of pastries and pancakes.

IHadaMarvelousTimeRuiningEverything · 14/12/2025 21:41

Quite a few people I know don't like cinnamon so I'd go for a selection of pastries to also include Croissants and pain au chocolates.

DisforDarkChocolate · 14/12/2025 21:40

Monkey Bread? It's nice and sociable.

DisforDarkChocolate · 14/12/2025 21:39

I used to live near a baker that made amazing Cardamom Bubka, I miss them so much!

Millindugu · 14/12/2025 21:38

Cinnamon rolls but to throw another into the mix, my very favourites are maple and pecan plaits

Livpool · 14/12/2025 21:38

Except banana bread as I am allergic to bananas…

Livpool · 14/12/2025 21:38

My preference would be a chocolate plait but would eat anything on your list!

Bingbongbangbop · 14/12/2025 21:38

Banana bread 😋

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 14/12/2025 21:37

I’m not help because I would also want your savoury option. I think Christmas Day especially needs to begin with something savoury.

But of those options I think cinnamon rolls sound good. A bit more “proper food”y than the other options.

IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 14/12/2025 21:35

Cinnamon is a winner here as well. I would go for them.

legrandcolbert · 14/12/2025 21:34

Chocolate babka, the best babka of them all!

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 14/12/2025 21:30

gogomomo2 · 14/12/2025 21:26

I’d suggest cranberry and orange bagels, can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container or dough made on Christmas Eve and finished in the morning - I use a great British bake off recipe but skip the sugar topping .

I’d much prefer home made fresh cinnamon rolls. Yum.

blankcanvas3 · 14/12/2025 21:27

Cinnamon rolls!

gogomomo2 · 14/12/2025 21:26

I’d suggest cranberry and orange bagels, can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container or dough made on Christmas Eve and finished in the morning - I use a great British bake off recipe but skip the sugar topping .

pandora206 · 14/12/2025 21:24

We've been to Zurich Christmas market this evening, and my daughter and I had cinnamon rolls. They were spicy and warm, and my daughter had vanilla cream with hers. They were extremely popular (and in our case, preceded by goulash soup and followed by gluwein). They are just perfect for Christmas.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 14/12/2025 21:19

Pancakes, strawberries, yoghurt and lemon curd swirled through. Dust with some icing sugar snow and/or a couple of mint leaves for extra decoration.

Looks pretty, is sweet but fresh tasting and goes well with orange juice/st clements (topping up the OJ with lemonade)/mimosas (topping up the OJ with prosecco).

SewingIsMySuperPower · 14/12/2025 21:12

I will take one of each, some cardamom buns and your address so I can come and eat them too please 😘

Tbh my favourite sweet breakfast on Xmas day is panettone with butter and jam. But I have no idea how you go about making one of those, so I let the supermarket do it for me.

Lovely thought from your daughter BTW x

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 14/12/2025 21:10

I’d go cinnamon rolls too, also have the advantage that they are best if left to prove overnight so the work (and mess!) is mainly the day before.

Alittlefrustrated · 14/12/2025 21:08

Walnut and chocolate plaits sound delicious. Not crumpets - it's like eating a sea sponge.