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Best Homemade Bread Recipes
Welcome to our curated collection of easy bread recipes and artisan bread baking guides. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for your first homemade bread success or an experienced baker exploring advanced sourdough techniques, you'll find tested recipes with step-by-step instructions.
Each recipe includes detailed timing, baker's percentages, equipment recommendations, and tips from years of home baking experience. From quick weeknight focaccia to slow-fermented crusty loaves — discover the joy of baking bread at home.
Featured Recipes
Overnight French Bread
The Recipe That Lets Time Do the Work
Two shapes, one foolproof method, real bakery flavor
Henry's Foolproof Sourdough Loaf
The Loaf That Started It All
A simple, reliable, and flavorful sourdough recipe that delivers great results every time
Henry's Big, Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
The Ultimate Make-Ahead Rolls That'll Make You a Legend
24 perfectly tender rolls using the tangzhong method
King Cake: A Mardi Gras Tradition Worth Mastering
Two Recipes, One Journey: Commercial Yeast & Sourdough Versions
Pillowy, flavorful king cake that stays soft for days
"I Don't Have Time For All of That" Ciabatta
Bakery-Quality Bread in Under 2 Hours
When you need bread now, not tomorrow
Sourdough Bread Bowls
Perfect for Soup Season
The perfect edible vessel for your favorite soups
Easy Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
A soft, aromatic flatbread that's perfect for beginners
Simple steps, no special tools, and huge payoff
Sandwich Bread with Pre-Ferment
Soft, Tender Loaves with Complex Overnight Flavor
Real bread for real sandwiches
Brioche Hamburger Buns
Rich, Golden-Brown, and Decadently Buttery
Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or sliders
Holiday Chocolate Babka
Rich Buttery Swirled Gift Bread
The hint of cinnamon elevates the chocolate without being obvious—that's the secret.
Sourdough Baguettes
Classic French Bread
Steam is critical for {{crust}} development. Master this technique for bakery-quality baguettes at home.
Cranberry Walnut Bread
The Holiday Loaf Worth Making
Tart cranberries pop against toasted walnuts with a {{crust}} that shatters when you slice it.
Mandarin Holiday Muffins
A Late-Night Bake Worth Sharing
Soft citrus muffins perfect for holiday gift-giving
Ultimate Dinner Rolls with Rosemary and Sea Salt
Soft, Fluffy Rolls with Fresh Rosemary and Maldon Sea Salt
Perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings
Pumpkin-Shaped Savory Bread
Soft, Savory Loaf with Real Pumpkin Purée and Rosemary
A showstopper loaf that actually looks like a pumpkin
Danish Rye Bread
No Sourdough Required
Dense, seeded loaf with deep malty flavor – perfect for smørrebrød
Vietnamese Bánh Mì Baguette
Crisp, Airy Sandwich Bread
The crisp, airy foundation of Vietnam's beloved sandwich
Bakery-Style Jalapeño Cheddar Sandwich Loaf
A Soft, Spicy, Cheesy Crowd-Pleaser
A soft, enriched sandwich bread with sharp cheddar and pickled jalapeños—perfect for sandwiches and grilled cheese
Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough
Spicy, Cheesy, Naturally Leavened Perfection
Sharp cheddar and pickled jalapeños folded into a tangy, naturally leavened sourdough with an incredible crust
Foolproof Pita Bread
Soft, Puffy Pockets Every Single Time
The secret to perfect pitas: heat, thickness, and moisture
Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Loaf
Savory Artisan Bread
A fragrant, savory artisan bread with {{roasted garlic}}, fresh rosemary, and aged Parmesan that was a farmers' market bestseller.
Ligurian-Style Focaccia
The Ultimate Guide: Yeasted & Sourdough Versions
Golden, crispy perfection with an impossibly soft interior – featuring the traditional {{brine}} technique that makes Ligurian {{focaccia}} legendary.
Your First Sourdough Loaf
The "Almost No-Knead" Method
A forgiving, beginner-friendly recipe designed for your first sourdough win
Classic French Batard with Pâte Fermentée
A Crusty, Golden Loaf with Mild Complexity
Pâte fermentée at its best: balanced flavor, excellent structure, forgiving timeline
Classic Poolish Baguette
The Art of Traditional French Baking
Thin, shattering crust and open crumb from a traditional {{poolish}} pre-ferment
American Sandwich Bread with Sponge
Soft, Tender Loaves with Even Crumb
Perfect for sandwiches and toast
Country Sourdough with Levain
Open Crumb, Crackling Crust, Complex Flavor
Wild fermentation at its finest
Danish Pastry (True Puff Method)
Soft, Buttery Layers with Classic Danish Structure
Weekend baking at its finest—Saturday prep, Sunday reward
Special Round Challah
A beautiful braided circle that celebrates life, unity, and tradition
Glossy, honey-sweet challah you can bake in one afternoon—or slow-ferment overnight with sourdough.
Overnight Sourdough English Muffins
Nooks, Crannies, and Zero Gatekeeping
Better than Thomas' with ingredients you can actually pronounce.
Lemon Blueberry Quick Bread
Bright Summer Flavors in Every Slice
Bright, moist quick bread bursting with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Classic Banana Bread
The One Recipe You'll Make for the Rest of Your Life
Moist, buttery, and loaded with real banana flavor. This is the banana bread that ruins all other banana bread for you.
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Incredibly Moist Fall Quick Bread
Incredibly moist, warmly spiced, and packed with real pumpkin flavor. This is fall in a loaf pan.
New York Style Pizza Dough
Thin, Crispy, Foldable Perfection
The classic pizzeria crust you've been craving. Crispy bottom, chewy interior, and that perfect fold.
Sourdough Pizza Dough
Crispy, Chewy, and Worth Every Bubble
Long fermentation creates complex flavor, crispy edges, and that perfect chewy bite that makes you forget delivery exists.
Classic White Sandwich Bread
Soft, Fluffy, and Better Than Store-Bought
The homemade sandwich loaf your family deserves. Tall, soft, and perfect for everything from PB&J to grilled cheese.
No-Gap Cinnamon Swirl Bread
The Foolproof Method for Perfect Swirls Every Time
Finally, cinnamon swirl bread that stays together when you slice it.
Henry's Decadent Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
With Swirled Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich, soft rolls with jammy blueberries, toasted walnuts, and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Sourdough Favorites
Naturally leavened breads with complex flavors developed through wild yeast fermentation
Quick & Easy Breads
Perfect for beginners and busy weeknights — delicious homemade bread in under 4 hours
Artisan Breads
Classic European techniques for bakery-quality crusty bread at home
Enriched Breads & Pastries
Soft, tender breads made with butter, eggs, and sugar — perfect for special occasions
Focaccia & Flatbreads
Soft, olive oil-rich Italian breads and versatile flatbreads for any meal
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