These Homemade Bread Recipes Are Easy to make without any fuss or special tools, and so good that you won’t miss the bakery. The simple methods transform a few everyday ingredients into warm, fresh bread. Each recipe keeps the measurements clear and the steps brief with step-by-step pictures to make them easy to follow, even if you’re new to baking.
You’ll find recipes for soft sandwich loaves, quick flatbreads, and no-knead doughs that rise while you get on with your day. It shows that baking great bread at home only takes a little time, an oven, and a steady hand.
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread
This Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread is light and airy, made with natural yeast. It has the perfect balance between fluffy and just the right amount of sourdough flavour! It is perfect for everything—sandwiches, toast, or any way you’d normally enjoy bread.
To learn more: Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Turkish Flat Bread - Bazlama
Bazlama is a soft and fluffy Turkish Flatbread that has become more popular over the last few decades. It is one of the oldest Turkish bread recipes, and probably the favorite of many as well.
This versatile flatbread is very easy to make and needs only a few ingredients you might already have in hand.
To learn more: Bazlama (Turkish Flatbread)
Bulgarian Christmas Bread
Baking Bulgarian Pitka Bread (Koledna Pitka) is a tradition in Bulgaria during the festive Christmas period. It is a pull-apart, tear-and-share type of bread, and it's a great treat for every special occasion.
To learn more: Pitka (Bulgarian Christmas Bread)
Manakish
Manakish (also spelled Manaqish) is a popular Middle Eastern flatbread made with a soft and fluffy dough that is typically topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat.
Similar to pizza or Turkish Lahmacun and Biberli Ekmek - Turkish Pepper Bread, this savory pastry is perfect as a make-ahead snack, brunch, or breakfast.
To learn more: Manakish with Za'atar and Cheese
Paskalya Çöreği - Tsoureki
Paskalya Çöreği, also known as Tsoureki, is a soft, slightly sweet braided yeast bread traditionally baked during Easter in Turkey and Greece. It has a golden crust, tender crumb, and unique aroma thanks to mahleb (and sometimes mastic).
To learn more: Paskalya Coregi (Tsoureki) - Easter Bread
Sourdough Focaccia
This Black Pepper Sourdough Focaccia bread has a crisp chewy crust, a fluffy center, and a delicious black pepper, sun-dried tomato, and rosemary topping.
It is extremely easy to make with a minimum of effort - the perfect recipe if you are just starting to work with sourdough and/or bread making.
To learn more: Black Pepper Sourdough Focaccia
Japanese Milk Bread
Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread, also known as Shokupan, is a soft and delicate white bread with a cloud-like texture that practically melts in your mouth.
It is incredibly easy to make with a few basic pantry staples and is perfect for creating delicious sandwiches or serving as dinner rolls!
To learn more: Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread
Turkish Soft Bread Rings
Açma, also known as Turkish Soft Bread Rings, is a popular street food known for its soft, pillowy texture and rich, buttery taste. It is a staple at Turkish bakeries and makes a perfect breakfast on the go or tea-time snack.
To learn more: Açma - Turkish Soft Bread Rings
Dutch Oven Sordough Bread
If you're looking for a new baking challenge that will leave you feeling proud, this recipe for Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread is just what you need.
With this simple recipe, you'll learn how to make a deliciously tangy, crusty, and airy sourdough bread with a perfectly crisp crust and an airy, chewy interior. All you need is a Dutch oven and a handful of simple ingredients.
To learn more: Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
Butterzopf
Butterzopf, sometimes called Zopf or Züpfe, is a classic Swiss Braided Bread that’s especially popular on Sunday mornings. It’s made with simple ingredients—flour, milk, butter, and yeast—and has a soft, buttery inside with a golden, shiny crust. You’ll often see it on the breakfast table, served with butter, jam, or honey.
To learn more: Butterzopf - Swiss Braided Bread
Iraqi Flatbread - Laffa
Laffa bread is a soft, chewy flatbread that comes from Iraq. It’s a bit thicker than pita and is great for wraps, scooping up dips, or just eating warm on its own. If you’ve had shawarma or falafel in a big, soft wrap, it was probably laffa.
To learn more: Laffa - Iraqi Flatbread
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread, especially when it's Sourdough Dinner Rolls.
They are the ultimate comfort food and a great addition to any meal. Perfectly fluffy and tangy, these rolls are a must-have for any meal, but especially for the holidays.
To learn more: Homemade Sourdough Dinner Rolls.
Sandwich Bread
Homemade Sandwich Bread is super easy to make and has a soft, fluffy texture with a perfectly balanced flavor. This recipe is perfect for you if you are a beginner but still want to make your own bread.
To learn more: Homemade Sandwich Bread
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