Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen

What’s the secret to a great breakfast that you’ll actually look forward to?

This week, John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen joins us to share his best breakfast ideas and the baking techniques that make a difference, from the secret to the best cinnamon rolls to how to achieve a perfectly tender cake.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to make the best crisp-edged fluffy waffles for weekend breakfasts
2. Make-ahead breakfast ideas you can enjoy all week
3. The secret to a great quiche crust + how to keep a tomato tart from getting soggy

Press play now for practical breakfast inspiration and expert baking tips!

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John Kanell’s new book: Preppy Kitchen Everyday Baking

For more recipes, head to Preppy Kitchen and follow John on Instagram

Make-ahead breakfasts:

Muffin recipes, including the most popular ones on the site: banana, blueberry, and chocolate

Waffles

Egg muffins

Make once and eat twice breakfasts:

Quiche

Tomato tart

Bougatsa

Breakfasts for when you want to linger:

Homemade Cinnamon rolls

Orange rolls

Pan dulce (conchas)

Most popular Preppy Kitchen recipe:

Peanut butter cookies

Some of John’s favorite recipes:

Butter chicken

German chocolate cake

Princess cake with olive oil sponge

Recipes from John’s new book:

Cinnamon swirl pumpkin muffins

German chocolate brownies

Biscuit Dough Three Ways: Sweet, Savory Cheese and Herb, and Meyer Lemon

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