New to Cooking? Super Easy Brunch Dishes You Can Make with Your Eyes Closed and Still Impress
We’re an impressionable bunch of foodies at Two Bakers, and if you told us that statistics show most people’s love for food was born out of brunch, we’d believe you. The late-morning meal that conveniently combines breakfast and lunch has earned a permanent spot in our hearts because it offers so much variety and allows us to fuel up with coffee and sleep in. And we say that, even though we’re the ones who make it ourselves. Brunch really doesn’t take much time to prepare.
The five dishes that follow make a case for brunch’s time-hallowed popularity (since the 1930s, apparently) with the consideration that you might be a beginner in the kitchen. From a classy Eggs Benedict and a satisfying English breakfast to a stack of sweet and fluffy pancakes, each one is fast, easy and adaptable to any occasion.
Eggs Benedict
The Eggs Benedict is a classic that you’ll almost always find on a brunch menu. It consists of toasted English muffins split halfways, each topped with bacon or ham and a poached egg. It’s finished with a generous splash of hollandaise sauce, a rich and creamy seasoned emulsion of egg yolk, melted butter and lemon juice.
Be served with a makeshift Eggs Benedict at Two Bakers! Brunch your way with an order of bagels or sourdough, complete with sous vide eggs, pork bacon and a spatter of hollandaise (or any other) sauce. It’s the perfect twist to a timeless favourite—crafted your way, only at Two Bakers.
English Breakfast
It’s the quintessential breakfast platter we’ve come to recognise at diners, pubs and of course, bed & breakfasts. The English breakfast, also fondly referred to as the Full English or a “fry-up”, is a full plate’s spread of all the things that make breakfast (and brunch) so amazing: sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, also toast, if you’ve got room for it.
At Two Bakers, we’ve taken the English Breakfast up a notch. Be astounded by The Breakfast Beast—ready to have your appetite in a chokehold. The substantial spread consists of homemade sourdough, smoked chicken sausage, bacon, garlic mushrooms, mesclun salad and more. Never walk out of café doors hungry again.
Pancakes
Pancakes are a culinary staple that could arguably be enjoyed at every meal of the day. We acknowledge that they’re not strictly for brunch—with savoury additions like ham and cheese, they work for lunch, and with sweet options like chocolate and banana, they make a great dessert. But their sheer variety of flavours and textures just makes them so fun to have for that in-between meal. Best of all, you can whip it up in no time with pancake mix on hand.
Slice into one of life’s simplest pleasures with the Breakfast Pancakes at Two Bakers. If jiggly pancakes were enough to make you salivate, your taste buds will find the thought of relishing them with crispy bacon and silky sunny side eggs unfathomable. Let vibrant cherry tomatoes offer a refreshing counterpoint to all this richness.
Toasties
Toasties are essentially another name for the beloved American grilled cheese, and just like their counterpart, they’re equally loved. Pull a toastie apart however brutally from both ends, and the bread will break away with a sensational stringy mess that’s absolutely drool-worthy. It’s almost hard to believe that all it takes to create this masterpiece is flipping one slice butter-side down, adding the cheese, then layering on the other slice, and flipping it over again.
Think toasties are too basic? Let us elevate your everyday bread with a generous layer of smoked salmon and creamy avocado. But we don’t stop there. It’s not a snack, but a full-on meal, finished with a fresh mesclun salad, golden tater tots, fluffy scrambled eggs and more. Basic? Far from it.
French Toast
A brunch dish that could be as old as the Roman Empire. This is no ordinary sliced bread; the French toast is dunked in a concoction of egg and milk before hitting the pan for a sizzle. The result is a fragrant and mouth-watering golden brown slice, described as custard-like in its interior and crispy at its edges. The French toast is at once sweet, savoury, and surprisingly addictive—especially when sprinkled with cinnamon, and served with butter and maple syrup.
French toast may sound foreign—though it’s not exactly from France—but at Two Bakers, we’ve managed to bring it closer to home. Here, a beloved slice of brioche is soaked in decadent egg custard, with sunny-side-up eggs and parmesan cheese performing a delicate balancing act on top. But the final, magical touch comes from spiced fried chicken thigh—an ode to the “Ayam” in its name (Ayam French Toast) and a playful nod to local flavours that says, “Hey, we see you”.
Your Brunch, Your Rules at Two Bakers
Why limit yourself to just one dish when you can mix, match and create your ultimate brunch spread? Pair our buttery croissant with a side of oceanic smoked salmon, or beef up your pancake stack with pork bacon and maple syrup for an early morning treat. Alternatively, set down two perfect sous vide eggs on halved bagels for a makeshift Eggs Benedict—complete with our homemade hollandaise sauce. Whether your heart pines for something sweet, savoury or a little bit of both, every bite is yours to design.
At Two Bakers, we celebrate creativity—so much so that we’re happy to leave the customisation to you. Go ahead, build a brunch that’s as unique as your taste buds. The best meals are often the ones you create with joy (and perhaps an extra squeeze of whipped cream)!
Two Bakers Sets the Bar for a Stellar Brunch
At Two Bakers, we believe brunch should be an experience—one that brings together classic comfort with a modern twist. While this post focuses on brunch without the hassle, we’re ready to pull off a comforting and flavoursome feast each time you’re ready to be impressed.
Learn how you can elevate your brunch game by joining us for a meal at our café. As you can see, brunch and desserts are what we do best, and we can’t wait to share these incredible flavours with you.
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