Our Top 3 Flaky Breakfast Recipes From This Year

Flaky bakes always feel a little extra special on your breakfast table. If you’re after those buttery layers and melt-in-your-mouth textures, these breakfast recipes are bound to be on repeat. Get ready for crowd-pleasing comfort—these are the flaky bites you’ll crave when nothing else sounds good.

Pin it Share it Send it Save it for later

By Evan Prescott

In Everyday Home Plates

Updated on Fri, 08 May 2026

Golden sourdough croissants with a flaky, buttery crust and tangy aroma, freshly baked and ready to serve for breakfast or brunch. — Golden sourdough croissants with a flaky, buttery crust and tangy aroma, freshly baked and ready to serve for breakfast or brunch. | zaalouktable.com

01 of 3

Easy Sourdough Croissants

Golden sourdough croissants with a flaky, buttery crust and tangy aroma, freshly baked and ready to serve for breakfast or brunch. — Golden sourdough croissants with a flaky, buttery crust and tangy aroma, freshly baked and ready to serve for breakfast or brunch. | zaalouktable.com

Flaky, buttery layers and an overnight rise give these croissants their irresistible texture—perfect for brunch or a special weekend treat.

View Recipe Save

02 of 3

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits — zaalouktable.com

The biscuits were so fluffy and golden! I brushed the tops with butter—as good as any bakery. —Julie W.

View Recipe Save

03 of 3

Caramelized Onion Bacon Quiche

Flaky quiche tart filled with sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and melted Gruyère cheese. — Flaky quiche tart filled with sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and melted Gruyère cheese. | zaalouktable.com

Hearty quiche with smoky bacon, creamy Gruyère, and a tender, flaky crust—ideal for brunch gatherings.

View Recipe Save