20 of the Best Homemade Bread Recipes that Smell and Taste Amazing!

There's nothing more comforting than the aroma of freshly baked bread.

If you're looking for inspiration, even if you're a beginning baker, you'll love this collection of 20 homemade bread recipes.

From no-knead to more intensive artisan bread recipes, you'll find delectable bread-making methods that any home baker can undertake.


From simple soda bread to no knead sourdough bread and from English muffins to French baguettes, you'll be amazed at the range of bread you can produce from your own home oven!

You'll find classic as well as sweet and savoury bread ideas to tempt your taste buds along with your baking skills in this roundup of homemade bread recipes.


Perfect for beginner bread makers, this simple potato bread recipe is a fool-proof way to bake delicious bread.

Can you believe that this bread recipe comes together with no eggs, no butter and no milk? It's true!

You will need mashed potatoes, though, so give this easy bread recipe a try. You'll be glad you did!



You'll enjoy this bread that uses spelt flour and oats for a rustic texture and nutty flavour.

It's yeast-free so there's no waiting for the dough to rise.

It's easy and delicious, plus it's freezer-friendly so you can always have a loaf on hand.



Everyone needs this rustic sourdough bread recipe in their baking repertoire.

Made with sourdough starter, this recipe will be a labour of love.

From the classic open crumb to the chewy texture, this homemade bread will be a favourite with everyone who takes a satisfying bite of this homemade goodness..



Besides being a gorgeous and shiny braid of baked dough, this egg bread is a popular ingredient in many scrumptious recipes, such as French toast and bread puddings.

This recipe is not intimidating, though. The dough is easy to make and you'll have fun braiding the dough for its classic look. It's delicious - give it a try!



Caraway seeds along with rye flour give this bread its characteristic flavour that makes it perfect for hearty sandwiches.

Make this when you have enough time to let the dough rise, preferably overnight.

You will need to knead the dough and let rise again before baking.

It's totally worth it for this fresh bread that's sure to receive compliments from your hungry family.



You'll never purchase store-bought English muffins again once you learn how easy it is to make them at home.

Fresh, doughy and with the classic sprinkle of cornmeal on the outside, these muffins are actually cooked in a pan on the stove rather than baked in the oven.

Simple, delicious and perfect for toasting, just add a dollop of butter or a smear of jam and enjoy!



Your family will adore this freshly made loaf of Italian bread with a spaghetti meal or even pot roast.

It's a simple dough recipe that needs to rise for an hour before you roll it and shape it into loaves to bake.

A simple brush of egg whites over the top gives it a shiny crust. Delicioso!



Impress your guests and family with these simple homemade dinner rolls.

With only 15 minutes of rising time required and 10 minutes of kneading, you'll shape them into rolls and bake for 20 minutes.

You'll have them ready to serve in an hour. These are a definite must-make!



This impressive loaf of bread can be mixed in just five minutes.

You'll let it rise overnight before adding the dough to a Dutch oven.

There's no kneading required with this method and it's a super simple recipe for a beginner.

Bake it in the Dutch oven for 45 minutes for a scrumptious bread that's perfect with soups and stews.



An awesome flatbread that will rival your favorite Indian restaurant's version, this easy to make recipe gives you several options to arrive at the final product.

You can grill it or make it in a cast-iron skillet - no oven required!

Plus, you can make this bread gluten-free if you need to. Win-win!


Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread

Nothing can compare to homemade cinnamon raisin bread.

You'll even add chopped walnuts for a nutty flavor along with the spice and sweetness.

Not a quick bread, this dough prep would be a great weekend baking project since it requires overnight steps as well as kneading the following day.

Bake it, let it cool and then slice it and enjoy that first heavenly bite!



Try this authentic homemade French baguette recipe that uses just 4 ingredients!

That's right, no oil or butter is used - just flour, salt, yeast and water.

Time for the dough to rise as well as kneading is required, but you'll love the finished product!

Start this recipe in the evening and finish it up the next day. So good!



Make your own hamburger buns to just the right size with this tasty recipe.

The dough needs to rise for a few hours before you bake into perfect buns dusted with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.

These golden brown buns will become one of your new favorite homemade bread recipes, guaranteed!



This yeast-free and dairy-free recipe is a scrumptious vegan alternative for homemade bread.

Flour, baking soda, salt, plant-based milk and lemon juice are all you need.

There's no waiting for kneading required. Just shape and bake up this doughy goodness!



Beer, brown sugar and honey make this an irresistible homemade bread recipe to try.

Just mix, split the dough and put in loaf pans and let the dough rise before baking.

Drizzle the tops with butter when you remove from the oven and let cool.

It's perfect as a breakfast toast or to serve along with soup or stew.



Just use your sourdough starter (which you can learn how to make if you need a starter) and let rise overnight.

Then just stretch, fold and shape and let rise for one more hour before baking.

The aroma of this freshly baked sourdough bread is out of this world.

You'll be making these loaves for all your friends and family once they taste it!



Sliced brioche bread is known for its rich flavour and yellow colour due to the egg content in the dough.

It's a dough that needs to be kneaded and left to rise before shaping and baking.

It's worth the time and effort because fresh baked brioche will elevate any sandwich.

It's also awesome for French toast or even hamburger buns!



I can't think of anything more glorious than the smell of rosemary and bread baking, except if you add garlic to the mix. Here is that recipe!

It's easy and you don't even need a stand mixer - just use your hands.

Perfect for serving with Italian meals or use it to make a grilled cheese sandwich.

Outrageously delicious!



This delicious homemade whole grain loaf will make the perfect sandwich bread.

It has just a touch of sweetness from a dollop of honey in the dough.

You can easily knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook on your stand mixer.

Simple and delicious -  it's a keeper!



Turn rolled oats, whole wheat flour, yeast and a few other simple ingredients into a hearty bread that comes together quickly.

Let it rise for 30 minutes and then bake it for 30 minutes.

In about an hour you can have fresh bread ready to slice and slather with butter.

What could be better?


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