Our 10 Most Popular Baked Good Recipes in August
If summertime reminds you of the smell of baked goods wafting through the air from your grandma's kitchen, the state fair, or just your local bakery, we have the recipes for you. This month, the Allrecipes community was obsessed with baking. From summer flavors, like zucchini bread and lemon loaf, to a hint of fall, like apple bread and pecan pie muffins, these recipes are the perfect excuse to heat up your oven even in the heat of summer. Scroll through to find the most popular baked good recipes in August.
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Mom's Zucchini Bread
Use your summer zucchini stash to make this zucchini bread with walnuts. Don't worry about draining your zucchini, that's what keeps this bread so moist. "I've made this recipe multiple times it always comes out perfect. It's just an incredibly flexible, easy to use recipe. Try it and experiment if you have to! You won't be sorry," says home cook Megan Multanen.
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To Die For Blueberry Muffins
These delicate 5-star blueberry muffins are topped with cinnamon streusel to make the perfect blueberry treat. You can double the recipe and fill your muffin cups more if you want bigger muffins.
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Janet's Rich Banana Bread
Looking for something to do with your ripe bananas? Try this recipe, with over 8,000 5-star reviews, you won't regret it. "I make this recipe several times a year since I always seem to have bananas on hand that are in danger of dying on the counter. It's a wonderful recipe, and very forgiving. If you're looking for a great recipe and like to tinker, this is a great one to use," says reviewer gaelin.
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Baked French Toast
Upgrade your breakfast or brunch with this Baked French Toast topped with pecans and optional berries. "Everybody always loves this French toast. I have made it exactly as the recipe calls... and I have made it and changed a few things and it always comes out delicious. I sometimes use maple syrup instead of corn syrup. This is always a hit," says home cook Patrick Otoole.
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Best Ever Pie Crust
This four-ingredient pie crust recipe is perfect to use with any sweet or savory pie you want to make. "I've never made pie crust in my life. I made it in my food processor in 5 mins and it turned out fantastic. Highly recommend for beginners," says reviewer Lori Kennedy.
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Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Two classic flavors combine to make this blueberry loaf with a lemon glaze. While this recipe uses frozen blueberries, you can use fresh as well — and don't forget to coat them in flour so they don't sink. Many reviewers recommend doubling the glaze.
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French Breakfast Puffs
These breakfast puff muffins are quick and easy to make and are dipped in a cinnamon sugar mixture. If you prefer, you can roll the entire muffin in the cinnamon sugar. "Made these muffins for breakfast this morning. They are perfect! Love the subtle nutmeg flavor and that they are not overly sweet," says reviewer Susan Bolger Bourque.
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Easy Cinnamon Rolls
There's no better scent than a baking cinnamon roll, and these are so easy to make that there's no excuse not to. These cinnamon rolls are made easy by using a loaf of frozen bread dough — but, of course, you can make your own dough if you prefer.
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Debbie's Amazing Apple Bread
Apple bread is a tasty change from traditional summertime loaves. Depending on how sweet your apples are, you might want to cut back on the sugar you add. "This bread is delish! I gave my grandson, who is a very picky eater, a slice and he gobbled it right up and asked for more! Very moist and flavorful," says reviewer kathyb.
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Pecan Pie Muffins
If you love pecan pie, you'll want to try these 5-ingredient Pecan Pie Muffins. Reviewers say if you're going to use muffin liners, you should use the foil ones instead of paper. "I LOVE it! They never last at my house more than an hour! I use Baker's Joy and never have a problem with sticking," says home cook MARCI_IN_OK.