Knead to Know: 13 Foolproof Homemade Bread Recipes

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Love the smell of fresh bakery bread? This article is for you, fellow bread-lover! Browse this collection of 13 awesome homemade bread recipes, from plain white loaves (a classic for sandwiches!) to fancy focaccia and herby twists (because yum!). The instructions are super easy to follow with tips to help you out. Before you know it, you’ll be a bread-baking boss with fresh delicious bread whenever you want! Let’s do this!

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

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A loaf of bread with a cross-hatch pattern cut into it and melted cheese inside.
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Imagine melty cheese, butter, and garlic on a fresh sourdough or French loaf stuffed with cheese, and baked until the cheese is hot and bubbly. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish for a salad, this delicious treat takes just 30 minutes to prepare.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Fluffy Homemade Bread

Cross section of a loaf of bread.
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This simple yet tasty homemade sandwich bread recipe uses only four ingredients. Follow this guide with step-by-step photos on how to shape both bread loaves and dinner rolls and enjoy this soft, fluffy bread with butter and a hot bowl of soup for dipping.

Get the recipe: Fluffy Homemade Bread

Soft Whole Wheat Bread

A loaf of bread beside a few slices of bread and a buttered sliced of bread.
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Mixing equal parts white and whole wheat flour delivers a light texture and well-rounded flavor. Try this wonderfully soft whole wheat bread toasted with butter or for sandwiches!

Get the recipe: Soft Whole Wheat Bread

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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Homemade buttermilk bread is a delightful blend of soft texture and subtle tanginess. Perfect for any occasion and excellent for sandwiches, its comforting aroma and wholesome taste make it a beloved staple.

Get the recipe: Homemade Buttermilk Bread

Fluffy Focaccia Bread

Squares of focaccia bread topped with salt and pepper.
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Enjoy fluffy focaccia bread in just about an hour with this easy recipe. With only five ingredients and a short rise time, you can make delicious homemade bread effortlessly.

Get the recipe: Fluffy Focaccia Bread

Everything Bagel Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels coated in seeds.
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Featuring pillowy dough with a chewy pretzel crust and a topping of homemade everything bagel seasoning, these everything bagel soft pretzels are the perfect savory treat for gatherings. Serve with sriracha honey mustard or beer cheese sauce.

Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Soft Pretzels

Dutch Oven Beer Bread

A round loaf of bread dusted with flour beside a whisk.
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Enjoy a hassle-free baking experience with this overnight Dutch oven beer bread, incorporating yeast for a fluffy texture. With no kneading required, this simple recipe allows you to bake in the evening and savor the delicious results throughout the day.

Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Beer Bread

Sweet Potato Pita

A stack of orange flatbread.
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Elevate your lunch with this sweet potato pita bread, ideal for creating a simple yet satisfying meal like egg salad. Alternatively, pan-fry them for a pocket-less option, perfect for serving as flatbread for dipping or as individual pizza bases.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pita

No Yeast Flatbread

Stacked browned flatbread covered in chopped fresh parsley.
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This easy no yeast flatbread recipe is perfect for beginner bread makers. Using yogurt and baking powder, this easy flatbread recipe fluffs up beautifully without any rising time.

Get the recipe: No Yeast Flatbread

Jalapeno Cheddar Swirl Bread

A swirl loaf of bread with slices cut.
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This jalapeño cheddar cheese swirl bread recipe offers soft swirled bread filled with layers of warm dough, melted cheese, and spicy pickled jalapeños. This bread is easy to make with simple ingredients, yet its beautiful presentation will impress.

Get the recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Swirl Bread

French Bread Rolls

A pile of bread rolls.
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Introducing Devilish Butlers, a classic crusty French bread roll recipe that follows an easy no-fail yeast roll method. This easy bread recipe is ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers!

Get the recipe: French Bread Rolls Recipe

Quick Brioche Buns

A pile of bread rolls.
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Whip up these quick brioche buns, using only one rise time on busy days. This simple recipe produces deliciously fluffy buns with a rich and fluffy interior – perfect for burgers!

Get the recipe: Quick Brioche Buns

Caramelized Onion Garlic Bread Twist

A swirl loaf of bread with slices cut.
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Indulge in the savory delight of caramelized onion garlic bread where each bite of soft, buttery bread is infused with caramelized onion and a burst of garlic flavor. This easy twist on garlic bread pairs perfectly with soup, pasta, or a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a satisfying show stopper.

Get the recipe: Caramelized Onion Garlic Bread Twist

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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