Homemade Bread Recipes That Everyone Will Love

There's something comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread. Whether you're a pro baker or a beginner, making your own bread from scratch is rewarding and delicious. Browse this collection of 10 homemade bread recipes that the whole family will love, from soft sandwich bread to brioche buns to beautiful swirled loaves.

Fluffy Focaccia Bread

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Enjoy fluffy focaccia bread in about an hour and a half with this super simple recipe. With just five ingredients and a quick rise, homemade bread has never been easier or tastier.

Get the recipe: Fluffy Focaccia Bread

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

A loaf of bread on foil with checkboard cuts in the top that are stuffed with melted cheese. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This cheesy garlic pull-apart bread features a loaf of French bread loaded with melty cheese, butter, and garlic, and baked until it’s all melty and delicious. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a perfect appetizer or side that everyone will love.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Caramelized Onion Garlic Bread Twist

A swirled loaf of bread stuffed with caramelized onions, sliced on a cutting board. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Get ready to savor the flavors of caramelized onion garlic bread, where every bite is packed with buttery softness and rich garlic flavor. This swirled version of garlic bread is a great match for soup, pasta, or even a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

Get the recipe: Caramelized Onion Garlic Bread Twist

Fluffy Homemade Bread

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Making your own sandwich bread is easy with this four-ingredient recipe. Follow the step-by-step guide to shape loaves and rolls, and you’ll have soft, fluffy bread that’s perfect for topping with butter or dunking in a bowl of hot soup.

Get the recipe: Fluffy Homemade Bread

Soft Whole Wheat Bread

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Mixing white and whole wheat flour gives you a light and flavorful loaf. This wonderfully soft whole wheat bread is perfect for toasting and topping with butter or for making sandwiches.

Get the recipe: Soft Whole Wheat Bread

Everything Bagel Soft Pretzels

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These everything bagel soft pretzels are a total game-changer with their fluffy dough and chewy crust, topped with homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning. Pair them with sriracha honey mustard or beer cheese for a savory treat at your next gathering.

Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Soft Pretzels

Sweet Potato Pita

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Level up your lunch with sweet potato pita bread, which is great for making a quick egg salad or pan-frying for a flatbread option. They’re also perfect as mini pizza bases!

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pita

No Yeast Flatbread

Flatbreads stacked on a plate, topped with parsley beside a bowl of Israeli couscous. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

If you’re new to baking, this easy no-yeast flatbread recipe is just what you need. Using yogurt and baking powder, you’ll have fluffy flatbreads ready to enjoy without any waiting around.

Get the recipe: No Yeast Flatbread

Quick Brioche Buns

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Need some quick brioche buns? This recipe requires just one rise, making it perfect for busy days. You’ll end up with soft, rich buns that are fantastic for burgers or any meal.

Get the recipe: Quick Brioche Buns

Jalapeno Cheddar Swirl Bread

Swirled cheesy bread loaf, sliced on a cutting board. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This jalapeño cheddar cheese swirl bread is a beautiful and tasty treat with layers of warm dough, melted cheese, and spicy pickled jalapeños. It’s simple to make and looks impressive enough to wow your friends!

Get the recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Swirl Bread