14 Easy Bread Recipes to Try Today

Daniela Apostol

Jan 13, 2025

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You really can’t beat homemade bread! True, it’s convenient to buy a loaf of bread, sliced or whole from the supermarket, but when it comes to quality and taste, they can’t possibly be compared. When you make your own bread, you know you get the very best one, fluffy, perfectly baked, and a wonderful aroma fills your kitchen. These easy bread recipes are incredibly satisfying to make, and so delicious, you will want to make them again and again. From basic yeasted bread, to soda bread, flatbread or some good bread rolls, there is a fantastic choice here – which one will you give it a go first?

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Dinner Rolls

A plate of golden brown dinner rolls, with one partially buttered, rests on a wooden surface next to a blue cloth.
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The fluffiest Dinner Rolls do exist! These delicious rolls are made from scratch just a few simple ingredients. Light and pillowy, you won’t believe you’ve made them with so little effort and preparation, but the result is always incredible.

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Homemade Buttermilk Bread

Butter and a knife on a sliced of bread beside a bowl of preserves with a spoon in it.
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Buttermilk Bread, a fantastic homemade bread that is rich and wonderfully fluffy. The addition of sweet butter makes it incredibly tasty. Serve it with more butter and jam, and you are in for a treat.

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Potato Bread

A round loaf of rustic bread with a single slice cut out, placed on a wooden cutting board. A blue-striped cloth is partially visible next to the bread. The crust is dusted with flour.
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Delicious homemade Potato Bread made with mashed potatoes and bread flour, a fantastic crusty bread that is incredibly light and fluffy on the inside. It might be rustic and simple, but it really is the best bread you can bake!

GET THE RECIPE: Potato Bread

Brioche Bread

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Say no to store-bought brioche with my homemade Brioche Bread. It’s a delicious French treat that is light, fluffy and so easy to make. It has a lovely sweet taste of a pastry, but the texture of a light dinner roll.

GET THE RECIPE: Brioche Bread

Crusty Bread

A round loaf of bread is sliced in half on a wooden cutting board. One slice is spread with butter. A blue cloth is partially visible in the background.
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4 basic ingredients and you get a fantastic Crusty Bread that is insanely delicious. It’s a rustic loaf with a golden crust, but white and fluffy on the inside, and baked to perfection.

GET THE RECIPE: Crusty Bread

Manx Bonnag

Close-up of a hand holding a slice of soda bread with raisins, highlighting its texture.
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A traditional sweet bread originating from the Isle of Man, this Manx Bonnag is typically made with buttermilk and bicarbonate of soda, and sweetened with sugar and dried currants. What a treat!

GET THE RECIPE: Manx Bonnag

White Sandwich Bread

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No need for a bread machine to make this White Sandwich Bread. It’s so easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and there is no need for bread flour either.

GET THE RECIPE: White Sandwich Bread

Soda Bread

Close-up of a crusty, golden-brown loaf of bread with a rough texture. The surface is speckled with patches of white flour, highlighting its artisanal appearance.
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Irish Soda Bread, a fantastic homemade crusty bread with no yeast added, no kneading, and you get a wonderfully golden bread on your table in only 40 minutes.

GET THE RECIPE: Soda Bread

Focaccia

A round focaccia bread with a slice cut out, placed on a dark wooden surface. The bread has visible herbs and small dimples on its surface. A red and white cloth and a sprig of green leaves are partially visible nearby.
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One of the most popular Italian breads, this Focaccia has a wonderful aroma of rosemary that really takes it to the next level. It’s a lot easier to make than you think, and a lot tastier than any store-bought version.

GET THE RECIPE: Focaccia

Soda Bread Rolls

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Soda Bread Rolls made in a snap with only 4 ingredients: plain flour, buttermilk, bicarbonate of soda and salt. And nothing else! It’s a quick and easy bread recipe that the whole family will absolutely love.

GET THE RECIPE: Soda Bread Rolls

Soda Bread with Cheddar Cheese, Olives and Red Peppers

A loaf of soda bread with a cross cut on top, dusted with flour, rests on a wooden board. A white cloth with a colorful design is nearby.
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Soda Bread with Cheddar Cheese, Olives and Red Peppers, a twist on the classic Irish Soda Bread, but even better, if that was even possible. No yeast, no kneading, delicious homemade bread ready in just about 40 minutes.

GET THE RECIPE: Soda Bread with Cheddar Cheese, Olives and Red Peppers

Artisan Dutch Oven Bread

A round loaf of bread dusted with flour beside a whisk.
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A delicious no-knead Dutch Oven Bread that is a lot simpler to make than you’d think. It’s incredibly satisfying to bake and guarateed a big hit every single time.

GET THE RECIPE: Dutch Oven Bread

Guinness Brown Bread

Sliced loaf of brown bread on a wooden cutting board next to a green plaid kitchen towel. The bread has a coarse texture, with visible oats.
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This Guinness Brown Bread is a delicious variation of the classic Irish soda bread. If you like brown bread and a good stout, you will definitely love this bread.

GET THE RECIPE: Guinness Brown Bread

No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread

A hand holds up a piece of flatbread over a plate stacked with more pieces. The plate is decorated with floral patterns. A green and red checkered cloth is visible on the side.
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If you are short of time, you really must try my No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread! It’s a delicious homemade bread that requires with only 4 ingredients and is on the table in just 40 minutes.

GET THE RECIPE: No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread

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