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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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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 14/12/2025 19:57

Do people know you are making breakfast? Tbh I think a lot of people either skip breakfast esp if eating a lot later or have specific things they eat for that meal, more than others.

I would suggest having a few other things in people can make up for themselves, like oats for porridge.

Ineffable23 · 14/12/2025 19:56

I'd go for cinnamon rolls or sticky Chelsea buns (aware they aren't on your list!).

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Cronte · 14/12/2025 19:55

lexreps · 14/12/2025 19:52

You could add cardamon that's what I prefer.

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Oh I love cardamom. Will make this suggestion. Thank you!

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SarahAndQuack · 14/12/2025 19:54

Ooh, send her round my way! I would also go for @lexreps cardamom rolls, but pastries with fresh cream for me. What a lovely daughter you have.

lexreps · 14/12/2025 19:52

Cronte · 14/12/2025 19:48

Interesting. I didn’t think cinnamon rolls would be popular. I can take or leave cinnamon though.

You could add cardamon that's what I prefer.

IceIceSlippyIce · 14/12/2025 19:51

I'm not fussed by them, but we too have a tradition of cinnamon rolls on Xmas morning.

Make them the day before, do the second prove in the fridge overnight, and cook in the morning.

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Cronte · 14/12/2025 19:50

She wanted to do waffles but our maker does not crank out that many at once. I would like for her to be able to enjoy breakfast and not be stressing away in the kitchen.

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Cronte · 14/12/2025 19:48

Interesting. I didn’t think cinnamon rolls would be popular. I can take or leave cinnamon though.

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henlake7 · 14/12/2025 19:48

I'm doing cinnamon rolls this year....mine are coming out of a cardboard tube though!

raspberrieswithchocolate · 14/12/2025 19:48

Cinnamon rolls are delicious, also like chocolate croissants

vanillalattes · 14/12/2025 19:48

Cinnamon rolls. None of the others appeal to me - sorry!

lexreps · 14/12/2025 19:47

Fresh cinnamon rolls but the babka sounds good too!

AtLeastThreeDrinks · 14/12/2025 19:47

Cinnamon rolls please! Delicious and a festive flavour. They all sound good though.

TheTowerAtMidnight · 14/12/2025 19:45

I have a sweet tooth, but the only thing from that list I would actually like are cinnamon rolls.

PermanentTemporary · 14/12/2025 19:44

Gosh they all sound lovely. At first sight the baked German pancakes (don’t know what they are) or the cinnamon rolls. Tbh I would downgrade the muffins and make her baking the star.

cinnamonscented · 14/12/2025 19:44

Ooh Cinnamon rolls for me please! I have a DD just like yours and she loves to bake.

fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 14/12/2025 19:43

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

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