These simple homemade bread recipes are perfect for beginning and professional bakers alike! With minimal ingredients and less hands-on time, you'll love these tasty bread recipes.
There's nothing quite like homemade bread fresh out of the oven. It's warm, comforting, and nourishing. Plus, you know that it's full of wholesome, better-for-you ingredients and not the preservatives and additives in store-bought bread.
While sourdough bread is still popular (cinnamon swirl sourdough and blueberry sourdough are at the top of our list!), it does take more time to make. If you are looking for bread that you can make from start to finish today, this recipe collection has got you covered!
These breads take less time, don't require starters, and are so simple and tasty!
Essential ingredients for baking bread
Before we get to the recipes, if you're new to bread baking, let's start with the basics.
While all of these simple homemade bread recipes have different ingredients, all bread baking has a few things in common.
Flour – different types of bread call for different types of flour. Classic unbleached all-purpose flour is great for soft bread varieties, such as white sandwich bread. Bread flour is excellent for brioche and rustic breads. If you're making chewy bread types like bagels, you'll likely benefit from using high-gluten flour.
Water – every bread recipe calls for some water. Tap water is usually fine to use. However, if you're making bread that requires softer dough, you might want to use bottled mineral water, which helps soften the dough.
Yeast – yeast is what makes bread rise. Most of the recipes We create and also make use Instant Yeast, which is great because it can be added directly to flour. There are different types of yeast, so be sure to double check the recipe before you start baking.
Salt – salt is important in bread baking. It not only adds flavor, it also helps regulate the yeast activity, allowing for a steady rise. And, it helps strengthen the gluten structure of the dough.
What kind of bread should you make?
Now that you've got the essential ingredients, think about what type of bread you feel like baking from these simple homemade bread recipes. Consider the following:
- What do you want to use the bread for?
- What ingredients do you have on hand?
- How much time do you have?
Simple Homemade Bread Recipes
We've compiled a list of 30+ Simple Homemade Bread Recipes for you to try. The bread varieties range from classic loaves to fruit breads to breads that can also be served as dessert.
30 Simple Bread Recipes
Classic Bread Recipes
Honey Wheat Bread: Yeast Free!
Photo Credit: www.shelovesbiscotti.comWith simply a few wholesome ingredients, you can make this Honey Wheat Bread. This simple to make, no-knead, no yeast whole-wheat quick bread recipe is ready in less than one hour!
Simple, Soft, No-Knead Bread
Photo Credit: spicesnflavors.comThis Homemade No-Knead Bread Loaf is the easiest bread recipe. Make it in simply 5 simple steps!
Homemade French Bread
This classic homemade French bread recipe is simple to make at home. Perfect to serve with pastas, soups, and hearty main courses or simply with a simple salad.
Honey Oat Bread
Photo Credit: bootsandhooveshomestead.comSimple to bake homemade honey oat bread is free of processed sugar and slightly sweetened with a bit of natural honey. A great sandwich bread or to enjoy on its own with a pat of butter and jam.
Keto Mini Bread Loaves
Photo Credit: trinakrug.comThese Keto Mini Bread Loaves are small, yet mighty in taste! Not eggy, totally toastable, freezable, and tasty!
Biscuits & Bagels
Garlic-Cheddar Drop Biscuits Recipe
Photo Credit: snappygourmet.comThis is an simple homemade biscuit recipe - and no yeast needed!
The Best Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Classic buttermilk biscuits are next level thanks to a few key baking tips and easier to make than you think!
Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Bacon makes everything better! These cheesy, savory biscuits are a tasty accompaniment to any meal.
Fruit Loaves
Blueberry Pound Cake
Bursting with blueberries, this Blueberry Pound Cake is finished with a sweet glaze.
Pineapple Bread
Bite into a taste of the tropics with this simple Pineapple Bread! It's a quick bread recipe that takes no time at all to make.
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Photo Credit: erhardtseat.comThis apple cinnamon bread is packed with cinnamon and fresh apples. Such a delightful snack the entire family will love!
Cranberry Orange Bread Loaf Recipe
Photo Credit: www.sizzlingeats.comMade with fresh cranberries, this moist Cranberry Orange Bread Loaf has a deliciously sweet citrus flavor which balances out the slightly tart berries. It's also a wonderful bread to gift in mini loaf pans.
Strawberry Bread
Photo Credit: www.sparklestosprinkles.comStrawberry bread is the perfect recipe to whip up for a tasty dessert or even breakfast treat. Fresh strawberries are diced and folded in, so every bite is loaded with rich strawberry flavor.
Orange, Pineapple, Coconut Bread
Photo Credit: www.binkysculinarycarnival.comThis Orange Pineapple Coconut Bread has a burst of tropical flavors and only takes about 10 minutes to get in the oven!
Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Bread
Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.comThis tasty loaf of homemade bread is made with whole wheat flour, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds. This tasty bread is perfect for lunch for sandwiches or toasted with butter and honey for breakfast.
Flat Breads & Cloud Breads
Garlic Naan Bread Recipe
Photo Credit: canadiancookingadventures.comThis Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is a savory treat that's simple to make. Dip in your favorite hummus or enjoy on its own.
Cloud Bread
Photo Credit: eatbeautiful.netMade with eggs and cheese, this tender sandwich bread is flour-free and super low carb!
Focaccia Bread
Simple Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Photo Credit: houseofnasheats.comThis simple Rosemary Focaccia Bread recipe is simple to make and ready in under an hour so you can have fresh, warm bread with dinner tonight! Or use it to create thick, hearty sandwiches for lunch the next day.
Simple Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Recipe
Photo Credit: www.funfoodfrolic.comHere's an simple Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia Bread that's perfect for beginning bread bakers!
Rolls, Breadsticks
Filipino Pandesal Recipe
You'll love this simple pandesal recipe. The quintessential Filipino bread roll is crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside, perfect with butter or dipped in your morning coffee.
Garlic Parmesan Knots
Garlicky, buttery, and simple to make, these Garlic Parmesan Knots are the perfect bread side to make for any dinner.
Simple Garlic Butter Breadsticks
Photo Credit: loveinmyoven.comSoft, pillowy, garlic butter breadsticks can be yours in simply over an hour! Perfect with a big bowl of pasta, soup, and salad.
Soft Pretzel Bites
Looking for a fun treat? Make these pretzel bites that are perfect to enjoy with a cheese dip, mustard, or simply by themselves.
Brunch and Snack Breads
Coffee Walnut Loaf
A nutty, rich loaf, this Coffee Walnut Loaf is topped with a creamy frosting and more nuts for added crunch.
Amazing Double Chocolate Challah Bread
Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.comThis incredible double Chocolate Challah recipe is a cross between a babka and a challah. Perfect for breakfast and brunch or ideal for french toast
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
This chocolate chip banana bread is packed with decadent chocolate in every bite. The perfect afternoon treat!
Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
This gingerbread loaf is great year-round, not simply at the holidays! It's simple to make and also makes for a tasty food gift when baked in mini loaves.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
If you have canned pumpkin puree, you'll love making this simple, tasty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread!
Beer Bread
Guinness Brown Bread
Guinness Brown Bread is simple to make! The stout beer adds richness to this hearty loaf.
Simple No-Knead Beer Bread
Photo Credit: happykitchen.rocksSimple and crusty no-knead 5-ingredient beer bread is sweet, tasty, healthy, and nutritious!
Soda Bread
Cheesy Cheddar Stout Soda Bread
Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.comCheesy Cheddar Stout Soda Bread is a flavourful take on the original Irish Soda Bread. Adding sharp cheddar and stout beer make it a hearty and tasty addition to any meal.
Simple Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread
Photo Credit: www.fabfood4all.co.ukPrepare this Simple Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread in simply minutes. It's a tasty, wonderful bread to enjoy with soup!
Simple Authentic Irish Soda Bread
Photo Credit: thegoodheartedwoman.comThis Irish Soda Bread is amazingly simple to make! A fantastic, hearty bread to serve with any meal.
Kitchen tools and equipment
Baking Essentials
Baking Bread Pan, 9.5 x 5 Inch, Set of 2
Prep & Serve Mixing Bowl Set, Set of 4
OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Better Balloon Whisk
OXO Dough Scraper
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