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Bread Recipes
Warm loaves, soft rolls and quick bakes from the home oven. Find simple bread recipes for every day, from sandwich loaves to flatbreads.
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About Bread
Bread is one of the simplest foods and one of the most loved. Flour, water, salt and a rising agent are the heart of it. From there, you can make a tall sandwich loaf, a flat pita or a sweet banana loaf.
This section is split by how the bread rises and how it is shaped. Yeast Breads and Sourdough use a slow rise. Quick Breads use baking powder or baking soda, so there is no waiting. Flatbread Doughs are rolled thin, and Rolls & Buns are small, soft and made for sharing.
Questions folks ask
What is the easiest bread to make at home?
Quick breads are the easiest, since they need no kneading or rising time. Simple flatbreads are also a good place to start.
Why did my bread turn out dense?
Common causes are too much flour, dough that did not rise long enough, or old yeast. Measure carefully and give the dough time.
How do I keep homemade bread fresh?
Let it cool fully, then keep it wrapped at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, slice and freeze it.
Kitchen tips
- Measure flour with a scale if you can. Too much flour makes dense bread.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it looks puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake until the loaf sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.
- Let bread cool before slicing so the inside can set.
- Store cooled bread in a bread box or wrapped well. Freeze slices for later.