The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes: Biscuits, Scones, Muffins, and More
The owner of the legendary Hoosier Mama Pie Company turns breakfast into an art form with this go-to guide for baking scones, muffins, and other morning favorites.

In the fifteen years since Paula Haney started Hoosier Mama Pie Company, it has become both a local favorite and national destination, widely regarded as one of the top pie shops in the country. But not everyone wants pie for breakfast, and after opening an Evanston location that opened at 6:30 a.m., Haney and her team began to dream up new sweet and savory bakes for the perfect morning. 

With the same focus on local produce and fresh, seasonal ingredients that made her pies a Chicago institution, and the same warmth and easygoing style of The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie, Haney again invites home bakers into her kitchen—this time with a collection of budget-friendly recipes that largely go from idea to eating in under an hour. This book is meant to be kept on the kitchen counter with a dusting of flour between its pages. It’s a working manual with practical tips and techniques along with base recipes that can handle endless variations, encouraging readers to discover their own favorite combinations.

Whether it’s browned butter banana-Nutella quick bread, scones packed with maple and bacon or strawberries and basil, tender Danishes with cream cheese and fruit, or biscuit sandwiches with all the fixings, these delicious, approachable recipes will make everyday breakfast feel like a special occasion—all before the coffee’s even brewed. 

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The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes: Biscuits, Scones, Muffins, and More
The owner of the legendary Hoosier Mama Pie Company turns breakfast into an art form with this go-to guide for baking scones, muffins, and other morning favorites.

In the fifteen years since Paula Haney started Hoosier Mama Pie Company, it has become both a local favorite and national destination, widely regarded as one of the top pie shops in the country. But not everyone wants pie for breakfast, and after opening an Evanston location that opened at 6:30 a.m., Haney and her team began to dream up new sweet and savory bakes for the perfect morning. 

With the same focus on local produce and fresh, seasonal ingredients that made her pies a Chicago institution, and the same warmth and easygoing style of The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie, Haney again invites home bakers into her kitchen—this time with a collection of budget-friendly recipes that largely go from idea to eating in under an hour. This book is meant to be kept on the kitchen counter with a dusting of flour between its pages. It’s a working manual with practical tips and techniques along with base recipes that can handle endless variations, encouraging readers to discover their own favorite combinations.

Whether it’s browned butter banana-Nutella quick bread, scones packed with maple and bacon or strawberries and basil, tender Danishes with cream cheese and fruit, or biscuit sandwiches with all the fixings, these delicious, approachable recipes will make everyday breakfast feel like a special occasion—all before the coffee’s even brewed. 

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The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes: Biscuits, Scones, Muffins, and More

The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes: Biscuits, Scones, Muffins, and More

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The owner of the legendary Hoosier Mama Pie Company turns breakfast into an art form with this go-to guide for baking scones, muffins, and other morning favorites.

In the fifteen years since Paula Haney started Hoosier Mama Pie Company, it has become both a local favorite and national destination, widely regarded as one of the top pie shops in the country. But not everyone wants pie for breakfast, and after opening an Evanston location that opened at 6:30 a.m., Haney and her team began to dream up new sweet and savory bakes for the perfect morning. 

With the same focus on local produce and fresh, seasonal ingredients that made her pies a Chicago institution, and the same warmth and easygoing style of The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie, Haney again invites home bakers into her kitchen—this time with a collection of budget-friendly recipes that largely go from idea to eating in under an hour. This book is meant to be kept on the kitchen counter with a dusting of flour between its pages. It’s a working manual with practical tips and techniques along with base recipes that can handle endless variations, encouraging readers to discover their own favorite combinations.

Whether it’s browned butter banana-Nutella quick bread, scones packed with maple and bacon or strawberries and basil, tender Danishes with cream cheese and fruit, or biscuit sandwiches with all the fixings, these delicious, approachable recipes will make everyday breakfast feel like a special occasion—all before the coffee’s even brewed. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781572843592
Publisher: Agate
Publication date: 12/09/2025
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 8.12(w) x 9.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paula Haney is the founder of Chicago’s beloved Hoosier Mama Pie Company and author of the acclaimed The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie. With over two decades of experience in fine dining and pastry arts, Paula has redefined the art of pie-making, blending classic American traditions with innovative flavors. Her work has been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and the Food Network. When not baking, she enjoys teaching and mentoring future pastry chefs. Paula lives in Chicago with her family, who continue to be her most enthusiastic taste-testers.


Laura Scherb is a photographer, creative consultant, and the owner of Page & Plate. She lives in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Seasonality 

Tools 

Ingredients

Chapter 1: Muffins

Muffin Introduction 

Base Muffin Recipe 

Variation: Orange Chocolate Chip 

Variation: Blueberry

Variation: Grape Walnut 

Variation: Strawberry 

Rise & Shine Muffins 

Morning Glory Muffins 

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

Rainbow Carrot Cake Muffins 

Peanut Butter Muffins 

Pumpkin Muffins / Plus Cream Cheese 

Corn Honey Muffins / Plus Jam

Gingerbread Muffins 

Sweet Potato Muffins 

Persimmon Muffins 

Banana Muffins 

Olive Oil Orange Cardamom 

Oil-Based Muffin Recipe 

Lemon Poppyseed 

Chapter 2: Scones 

Scone History / Technique 

Sweet Scone Base Recipe 

Variation: Citrus Black Raspberry 

Variation: Cranberry Pecan 

Variation: Honey Lavender 

Fig & Urban Honey Scones 

Variation: Maple Bacon 

Variation: Strawberry Basil 

Variation: White Choc Raspberry 

Buckwheat Date Scone 

Chocolate Ginger Scone 

Pumpkin Scone 

White Chocolate Orange Rye Scone 

It’s Four O’Clock Somewhere Essay

Everything Scone 

Cheddar Jalapeno Scone 

Roasted Garlic, Onion, and Parmesan Scones 

Chapter 3: Biscuits

Biscuit History / Technique 

Angel Biscuits 

Saffron Angel Biscuits 

Emergency Drop Biscuits 

Bacon Fat & Collard Greens Drop Biscuits 

Heirloom Tomato Parmesan Drop Biscuits 

Red Cornmeal Drop Biscuits 

Rosemary Gouda Drop Biscuits 

Peach Drop Biscuits 

Cheddar Scallion Buttermilk Biscuit 

Cornmeal Buttermilk Biscuit

Pumpkin Buttermilk Biscuit 

Ramp Buttermilk Biscuit 

Compound Butter

Classic Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe 

Biscuit Sandwiches Intro

“Fat” Eggs 

Nut-Free Pesto 

Melted Leeks 

Pimento Cheese 

Red Eye Gravy 

Sausage Gravy 

Roasted Mushrooms 2 Ways

Sauteed Winter Spinach 

Pesto Mayo 

Ratatouille 

Roasted Asparagus 

Chocolate Gravy 

Sorghum and Butter 

Biscuit French Toast Casserole 

Sticky Biscuits 

Biscuit Cobblers 

Chapter 4: Quick Breads 

Quick Bread Technique

Banana Nutella 

Banana Toffee

Chocolate Pound Cake 

Coffee Date 

Creme Fraiche Cake 

Cranberry Creme Fraiche Cake 

Gooseberry Creme Fraiche Cake 

Peach Basil Creme Fraiche Cake

Raspberry Creme Fraiche Cake

Rhubarb Creme Fraiche Cake 

Chapter 5: Brioche 

Brioche History/Survey 

Brioche Technique 

Base Brioche Dough 

Simple Brioche Sandwich

Nutella/Peanut Butter Knots 

Cherry/Raspberry Jam Knots

PB&J Knots 

Cinnamon Rolls 

Sticky Buns 

Cream Cheese Danish (Circle) 

Fruit Danish (Square) 

Cream Cheese + Fruit Danish (Circle) 

Ham & Cheese Rolls 

Spinach Goat Cheese Rolls 

Cranberry Goat Cheese Rolls 

Chapter 6: Miscellaneous Extra Recipes

Apple Butter 

Lemon Curd 

Passionfruit Curd

Strawberry Jam 

Basic Pastry Cream

Chocolate Pastry Cream 

Blueberry Cobbler Topping

Cherry Cobbler Topping

Cranberry Sauce

Popped Pumpkin Seeds 

Sherry Vinegar Glaze 

Simple Icing 

Cream Cheese Filling 

Browned Butter

Nut Crumble 

Oat Crumble

Candied Orange Peel 

Sauteed Collard Greens 

Roasted Garlic

Caramelized Onion 

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