Top 'o the Morning Brunch

Gooey french toast, homemade scones and puffy pancake that rises to any occasion -- treat the family to a decadent weekend brunch. These eye-opening recipes truly wake up the first meal of the day.

By Melissa Clark | Photography by Anna Williams

recipes

Puffy Pancake with Nutty Banana Butterscotch >>
Blueberry Scones with Melted Peaches >>
Ham-and-Scallion Brioche Bread Bake >>
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Stuffed French Toast with Jam Syrup >>
Steak and Eggs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce >>

tips + how-tos

BRUNCH TIPS

Easy Does It ...

Top your Puffy Pancake with Nutty Banana Butterscotch with powdered sugar instead of butterscotch sauce.

Puffy Pancake with Nutty Banana Butterscotch >>

Fast Times

Skip the peaches and bake the Blueberry Scones with Melted Peaches at 350� for about 20 minutes.

Blueberry Scones with Melted Peaches >>

Get Ahead

Prepare the Ham-and-Scallion Brioche Bread Bake through step 3 up to a day in advance.

Ham-and-Scallion Brioche Bread Bake >>

Swap It

Use cream cheese and jam for the Peanut Butter-Chocolate Stuffed French Toast with Jam Syrup instead of peanut butter and chocolate.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Stuffed French Toast with Jam Syrup >>

For a Change

Scramble or fry the Steak and Eggs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce instead of poaching.

Steak and Eggs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce >>