Last Updated on May 18, 2021 – Originally posted in April of 2019

I’ve always associated Easter with brunch.

Don’t get me wrong, I love brunch anytime!  The name is cute.  It doesn’t start too early in the day.  It usually occurs on a weekend.  There are eggs and sausage.  What’s not to love?

However, I’ve always liked the idea of an Easter brunch.

When I was in my twenties, I’d arrange Easter brunch outings with friends and family.   I cherish the memories of those holidays.  One of my dear friends has moved to another part of the country.  One of my cousins, the one who really understood me and was always in my corner, has passed away.  

I’m so glad that we took the time to eat big, laugh and talk.

Once I got a larger place, I’d host Easter brunch.  The guest list grew to include neighbors and the boyfriend.  Yes, I’m speaking of the guy who would win my heart and become The Man of the House, TMOTH.

I got my first bread machine in that house.  I had no idea that would start me on the path to having this website! 

The house had a huge, built-in, wooden table that pulled out from a counter in the dining room.  It was a little strange but very useful. I extended the table to its full length.  Then I arranged my mismatched chairs around it.  The menu included eggs, sausage, and homemade bread. 

Easter brunch wasn’t anything fancy.  It was just part of making a house a home.  

This year we’ll have a small celebration.  It will just be TMOTH and I. However, the house will be filled with the aroma of baking bread.  I’ll be calling and skyping friends and family.

There might even be a chocolate rabbit or two.

In my opinion, bread for Easter brunch falls into two categories.  It can be sweet or hearty.  What sort of bread you serve depends on personal tastes and on your menu.

Let’s start with the sweeter bread recipes first.

This orange bread recipe is one of the first bread machine recipes I ever tried. The bread is great toasted and slathered with cream cheese. What’s the secret ingredient? Zest!

Orange Bread Recipe

Have you ever had homemade raisin bread? If not, then you haven’t had raisin bread. The difference between this and store-bought raisin bread is night and day. You’ll be amazed at how good this bread tastes.

Raisin Bread Recipe

I’ve recreated the taste of eggnog bread, but without the eggnog. This bread smells heavenly while it toasts, filling the room with scents of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Anytime Eggnog Bread Recipe

Here are bread machine recipes for hearty loaves of bread.

Rosemary bread is lovely, firm and smells amazing while it bakes. You can use dried rosemary and the bread will taste fine.  However, if you have a rosemary plant, I advise that you use fresh rosemary.  The fresh herbs make a difference in the flavor.

Rosemary Bread Recipe

You’ll love the way this smells as it cooks. The aroma reminds me of Thanksgiving stuffing. When it’s done you’ll have a flavorful loaf of bread that tastes great and I have never seen for sale at any store.

Cheese and Onion Bread Recipe

You’ll love the way this smells as it cooks. The aroma reminds me of Thanksgiving stuffing. When it’s done you’ll have a flavorful loaf of bread that tastes great and I have never seen for sale at any store.

>Banana Oat Bread