Is there anything better than a relaxing morning spent with a great cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast pastry?
Go ahead and think about it, I’ll wait…
….Of course there isn’t!
Here are a dozen breakfast pastries you should try for yourself to get your day off on the right foot.
Yummy!
1. Pan Dulce – Mexico
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Pan dulce refers to a number of different sweet breads that are made and consumed in Mexico. As you can see from the photo, there are a bunch of different kinds, including the concha, besos, and orejas. There are literally dozens of examples, and if do a little digging, you can sample them all!
2. Pain au Chocolat – France
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Similar to a croissant, this French pastry has flaky, buttery layers and the center contains chocolate. I’m drooling like Homer Simpson right now…
3. Pastelitos – Cuba
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Delicious Cuban puff pastries filled with savory and sweet stuffings, such as guava, cream cheese, or minced meat. These sound amazing.
4. Boh Loh Bao – Hong Kong
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Also known as “pineapple buns,” these are a Hong Kong staple. They feature a sugar-crusted topping and can be eaten plain or slathered with butter. Yum.
5. Ensaymada – Philippines
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A brioche-based pastry that is topped with sweet cheese and has a wonderful buttery flavor. Often served with hot chocolate and strawberries.
6. Deblah – Tunisia
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Deblah are often made using a pasta roller which results in a delicate, flower-shaped pastry. They are fried and typically topped with sesame seeds and citrus syrup.
7. Koeksister – South Africa
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A braided and fried South African treat that is topped with syrup. Similar to American donuts but the process of making them results in a crunchy exterior and a syrup-filled center.
8. Pâté chaud – Vietnam
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Vietnamese pies filled with meats, usually pork. They come in different shapes, too!
9. Macheteadas – Honduras
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Fried, flat disks that are made using leftover flour tortilla dough. People usually put butter, honey, or syrup over them.
10. Stroopwafel – Netherlands
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The translation means “syrup waffle,” so you know it’s gonna be a tasty treat. The top and bottom of the pastry are actually from the same waffle, cut in two. Stroopwafels are usually placed over a hot cup of coffee or tea until they start to melt, so you can enjoy a gooey delight.
11. Cornetto – Italy
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The Italian cornetto has less butter and more of a cake-like texture than the French croissant, even though they look very similar. People usually spread jam, butter, or custards on their cornetto for a delicious treat.
12. Gugelhupf – Austria
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There is debate about where this pastry originated, but it is one of Austria’s favorite breakfast treats. These yeast-based cakes are usually filled with nuts or fruits (and brandy!) and are dusted with sugar or cocoa. Cake for breakfast. Oh yeah!
I’ll take two of each!
