Bed and Breakfast Recipes from B&B Academy
Apr 29, 2024One of the reasons I decided to open a bed and breakfast was that I love to cook, and I love feeding people.
Over the 17 years of running a B&B, I experimented a lot, tweaking different recipes till I got the basics as near to perfect as I could. And then, because so many of my guests were asking for my recipes, I created a recipe blog.
My old recipe blog, despite the fact I've not touched it for 7 years and it looks very dated by today's standards, still gets over 1500 visits a month
In this post, I've put all of my blog recipes in one post, just to make is a bit easier for you to navigate!
Breakfast Breads
Bread is an essential part of any bed and breakfast breakfast. Whether it's a classic white bread to make simple toast with butter and marmalade or a more hearty sourdough whole wheat or multigrain bread for a wholesome and fibre-rich choice.
Of course it's possible to buy good quality bread from your local bakery or farm shop, but there's something special about making your own and the smell of freshly baked bread filling the B&B in the morning. It's also a cheaper option!
As a busy B&B owner, time is at a premium. I created these recipes to be as easy and take the least amount of time possible!
How to Enjoy Freshly Baked Bread Every Morning
Very Easy No Knead Overnight White Bread Recipe
Sourdough Bread Tips for Bed and Breakfast Owners
Homemade Cakes
If you've been following this blog post for anytime, then you'll know that my guests were always welcomed in their rooms with a whole lemon drizzle cake and a jar of homemade shortbread. They were so popular that if I tried to offer anything my repeat guests were disappointed.
I did offer the option at booking for ordering a different type of cake, but it was rarely taken up! Apparently lemon drizzle is the UK's cake favourite!
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake with Jam and Buttercream
Sticky Ginger Cake with Buttercream Icing
Perfect Homemade Shortbread Recipe
Buffet Table
I think one of the joys of going away is being able to choose from a well loaded buffet table! At Hopton House I offered a variety of cereals including homemade granola, fresh fruit, natural yoghurt, bircher muesli, white and granary bread to toast, a choice of homemade jams and marmalade, freshly squeezed orange juice and local apple juice.
Bircher Muesli Recipe AKA Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight Oats with Chia Seed and Kefir
Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe
Baked Goods
On the buffet table at my B&B, there was always some sort of freshly baked goodies such as muffins or scones. I'd also offer guests a bag to take them away if they couldn't manage them at breakfast.
The very easiest one to make is the banana bread and it has the advantage of lasting for several days, unlike muffins, which i feel need to be made fresh - that's why I devised my method to bake a small batch of muffins!
How to Bake a Small Batch of Muffins
Orange and Rhubarb Muffin Recipe
Main Course
Traditionally at a UK B&B, you'd always be served a Full English ( Welsh/Scottish/Irish...) Breakfast and they are still the mainstay of most B&B breakfasts. But as guests become more well travelled and with an increased in special dietary requests, every B&B owner needs other options available.
I wrote a blog post about whether you have to serve a cooked breakfast - the answer is NO, but it does come with some caveats!
Do You Have to Serve a Cooked Breakfast at Your B&B
How to Cook a Full English Breakfast
The Perfect 3 Egg Omelette Recipe
Herby Mushrooms and a Poached Egg on Toast
AGA Roasted Tomato with Halloumi on Toasted Brioche
Hollandaise Sauce Without the Tears
Cheese and Herb Vegetarian Sausages
Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon
Gluten Free Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
High Protein Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Blackberry Pancakes with an Apple, Blackberry and Cinnamon Compote
Gluten Free Banana Oat Pancakes
Guest Platters ( and Evening Meals )
If you choose not to do evening meals, and I discuss that a little further down the page, then guest platters were a very popular option at my own B&B.
How to Create a Memorable Supper Platter for Your B&B Guests
The Pros and Cons of Providing Evening Meals at Your B&B
Easy Tomato and Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Serving memorable breakfasts is a cornerstone of creating an exceptional B&B experience. These dishes are designed to make your guests feel at home and leave them looking forward to their next visit. As you plan your breakfast menu, consider incorporating a mix of sweet and savoury options to cater to different tastes.
I hope these ideas inspire you to craft a unique breakfast experience for your guests. Thanks for exploring my collection of recipes, and I look forward to helping you create an inviting and successful B&B.
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