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100+ Best Bread Recipes: Sweet, Savory, Quick Breads & More

Discover 100+ of the best homemade bread recipes—from sweet loaves and savory quick breads to traditional yeast breads and indulgent bread puddings. This master list includes reader favorites and recipes from top baking bloggers!

Bread. . .the Universal Comfort Food

Bread is a universal comfort food that transcends cultures and cuisines.

I'm crazy about all sorts of breads but I'm partial to artisan loaves and French bread. Yum. Any why not? Bread makes everything better.

From soft, fluffy rolls to crusty artisan loaves, to my delicious homemade sourdough, bread serves as the perfect base for meals.

You can dunk bread into a bowl of soup, eat it with salad, or have it as a snack. The warm, homemade aroma of baked bread evokes feelings of nostalgia, making it a staple at family gatherings and celebrations. (Can you imagine showing up at a family dinner without bread? I didn't think so!)

You get the point. I love bread. And I have a feeling you do too. Otherwise you probably wouldn't be perusing this list!

So, what types of breads will I cover in this post? Let's break it down:

Quick Breads

Quick breads are a type of baked good that doesn’t require yeast. Instead, quick breads rely on baking soda, baking powder, or both as leavening agents. When you skip the yeast you can also skip the rising time. In other words, quick breads are, well, quick. These bread don't require kneading, which makes them doubly quick. Quick breads can be sweet, like banana bread, pumpkin bread, and muffins, or savory, such as cornbread, soda bread, and herb bread. We've got quite a list, as you will see!

Yeasted Breads

"Proofed" breads require yeast as the leavening agent, as opposed to baking soda or powder. Yeast causes the sugars in the dough to produce carbon dioxide, which allows the bread to rise and develop its airy texture and rich flavor. This is called fermentation and it takes place during the "proofing" phase, which can take several hours.

(Patience, friend! It's worth the wait!)

Unlike quick breads, yeasted breads require kneading to build gluten and time for proofing, which makes the process longer. But trust me when I say it's so rewarding! Common types of proofed breads include white bread, whole wheat, brioche, and pizza dough.

Basic ingredients are flour, yeast, water or milk, salt, and optional sweeteners or fats. The process involves mixing, kneading, rising, shaping, proofing, and baking to create delicious, versatile breads.

Proofed breads can be savory or sweet, and in our list below you'll find both.

Sourdough Breads

Some would say that sourdough loaves are "yeasted" since they contain starter, but the process is incredibly different, which is why I've given my sourdough recipes their own section in this post. You'll everything from sweet to savory, loaves to focaccia.

Store-Bought Doughs

Whether we're talking canned biscuits, crescent rolls, or other types of store-bought doughs, these simple "cheats" can bake up lovely items like Monkey Bread, Pull-Apart Bread, and so much more!

Recipes from Friends

I decided to pull in a handful of my favorite bread recipes from some of my favorite bloggers. Be sure to visit their sites to get the recipes!

Bread Puddings

I am so delighted to share some of my favorite bread pudding recipes in this post. When you've got a lot of leftover bread, it's always nice to be able to use it in a fun new way.

So, what are we waiting for? Let's look at some delicious bread recipes.

100+ Bread Recipes

Discover 100+ of the best homemade bread recipes—from sweet loaves and savory quick breads to traditional yeast breads and indulgent bread puddings. This master list includes reader favorites and recipes from top baking bloggers!

Quick Breads

Enjoy these sweet quick bread recipes, made with baking powder or baking soda. These are simple, delicious, and super quick. If you're looking for delicious breads that come together in a flash—no yeast or rising time required, then these will hit the spot! These quick bread recipes are perfect for busy bakers and include everything from banana bread to sweet loaves packed with fruit, nuts, or spices. Just mix, pour, and bake!

Yeasted Breads

There’s nothing quite like the flavor and texture of homemade yeasted bread. These recipes may take a little more time, but the results are soft, chewy, and absolutely worth the wait. Whether you're baking sandwich loaves, rolls, or artisan-style bread, these yeasted recipes deliver every time.

Sourdough Breads

In this section you'll discover all of my favorite sourdough recipes--everything from savory loaves to sweet, focaccia to discard recipes. I've even included a starter tutorial.

Using Store-Bought Doughs and Breads

In this section I'm happy to share some recipes you can whip up with a simple can of biscuits or crescent rolls. (Yum!)

Baking with my Friends

Enjoy these amazing bread recipes from some of my favorite cooks in the blogging community!

Bread Puddings

Any list of bread recipes wouldn't be complete without bread puddings. Made of bread, eggs, cream, and a variety of other ingredients, these simple desserts are over-the-top delicious!

That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed these delicious recipes. 

If you make these recipes and love them, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you're at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!

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About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.  

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