Eggs, pancakes and waffles: 10 of the best brunch recipes 

Ease into the weekend with these fabulous brunch ideas

Make your mum feel special with a delicious Mother's Day brunch. 

Mary Jo's waffles

recipe by:Darina Allen

Mary Jo McMillan worked with us at the Cookery School on several occasions and she was a passionate and perceptive cook. This is her recipe for waffles which I enjoy much more than mine

Servings

6

Cooking Time

 20 mins

Total Time

 20 mins

Course

 Main

Ingredients

• 175g plain flour

• 15g sugar

• a pinch of salt

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 50g butter, melted

• 350g milk, slightly warmed

• 2 eggs, free-range and organic if possible, separated

Method

1. Preheat waffle iron. Sieve all the dry ingredients into a deep bowl. Make a well in the centre. Mix the warm milk, melted butter and whisk in the egg yolks.

2. Pour the milk and egg yolk mixture into the well in the dry ingredients. Stir together to form a batter. Whip the eggs whites stifly and gently fold into the batter. Heat the waffle iron. Pour a 75g (scant ½ cup) ladle of batter onto the iron. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden on the outside.

3. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve hot in a variety of ways both sweet and savoury.

Cinnamon buns

recipe by:Michelle Darmody

These spiced, delicate rolls are perfect for dipping in coffee or hot chocolate. You can make them the night before and refrigerate them overnight in a well-sealed tin, just make sure to bring them to room temperature before baking.

Servings

12

Preparation Time

 2 hours 0 mins

Cooking Time

 25 mins

Total Time

 2 hours 25 mins

Course

 Baking

Ingredients

• For the dough:

• 200ml milk, warmed

• 100g butter, melted

• 150g plain flour

• 100g wholemeal flour

• 250g strong white flour

• 1½ tsp fast acting yeast

• 4 tsp golden caster sugar

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• dash of sunflower oil

• For the filling:

• 75g butter

• 30g golden caster sugar

• 30g muscovado sugar

• 100g pecan nuts, finely chopped

• For the glaze:

• 60g icing sugar

• 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened

• ½ tbsp butter, softened

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Stir the melted butter into the warm milk and set aside.

2. Stir the flours, yeast and caster sugar together until combined. Make a well in the centre and add in the eggs and milk mixture. Bring the dry ingredients into the well and stir everything until combined and a sticky dough has formed.

3. Lightly oil a clean surface. Tip your dough onto the oiled surface and knead until the dough becomes less sticky and smooth.

4. Place into an oiled bowl and cover the top. Keep in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in size.

5. While your dough is rising you can make the filling by mixing all of the ingredients together. Grease a baking tin or dish with deep sides.

6. Knock back or roughly knead the dough to take out the largest of the bubbles and then gently shape it into a flat rectangle. Spread the filling on top. With the longest edge closest to you, roll the dough into a cylinder. Cut cylinder into about 12 even slices.

7. Fit the slices into the greased tin and cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside to allow them to rise again for about half an hour. Preheat your oven to 200°C.

8. Bake for about 25 minutes until the buns have risen and are golden on top.

9. Beat together the ingredients for the glaze and spread over the buns while still warm.