BA's Best Morning Buns

By Claire Saffitz

Cookbook author and former BA staffer Claire Saffitz describes these morning buns as “the more sophisticated cousin of the sticky bun. ” Composed of tender, buttery swirls of dough with crisp caramelized edges, a honey-cinnamon filling, and a crackly sugar topping, her morning bun recipe makes an ideal breakfast pastry for weekends and holiday brunches. “These are called morning buns,” says Claire.