Our Best Holiday Brunch Breads

A holiday classic, these pecan rolls can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. For best results, let them rise for at least 30 minutes before serving.

These traditional Mexican pastries are light and crispy. Serve them with fruit for a delicious brunch dessert.

Topped with an apple-spice glaze, these doughnuts are better than any you could buy in a bakery.

Famous in New Orleans coffeehouses, beignets (ben-yayz) are delicate and airy doughnuts sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Bursting with a chocolate-hazelnut filling, these Hanukkah sufganiyots are equally as special filled with jam.

This festive twist on classic cinnamon bread is sure to impress your brunch guests. Save time by making the dough ahead and letting it chill overnight in the refrigerator.

These simple and sweet doughnuts are well known in New Orleans' French Quarter where they are often served in threes with a cafe au lait.

Coated in sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon, these old-fashioned pumpkin doughnuts are sure to become a holiday brunch favorite.