11. Bagels
A classic New York staple, bagels are beloved and unique baked goods that are now as ubiquitous as toast. Bagels are boiled before they’re baked, giving them that unmistakable dense, doughy chew on the inside. Bagels come in many different flavors, from cinnamon raisin to Asiago cheese. They also use different flours like pumpernickel and marbled rye. You can eat them whole or sliced and toasted with a hearty helping of shmear. Everyone knows that you order a baker’s dozen from your local bagel shop because no one can resist eating a hot, fresh bagel right from the bag on their way out.
12. Doughnuts
I couldn’t finish this list without including the most special breakfast treat of all: doughnuts. The only food better than doughy baked goods is doughy fried goods. Doughnuts are the cream of the breakfast crop, their light and fluffy innards surrounded by a decadent, sugary glaze or crust. They can be glazed or caked, cream-filled, jelly, streusel, or sprinkled with powdered sugar. The best part is that you can mix and match flavors for the ultimate party pack. Doughnuts are a true art form and the height of breakfast luxury. Without them, no slumber party, early morning road trip, or birthday breakfast is complete.