Homemade Bread Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

A great twist on an Easter staple, this bread is light and airy with just a note of sweetness. In the unlikely event some is left over, simply turn it into French toast the morning after.

This fancy-looking bread is not only foolproof, it packs a ton of flavour with every bite. The best part? You can flavour the bread any which way you like, but we suggest pairing the warm Middle Eastern za’atar spice with salty kalamata olives.

While these treats may look intimidating, the dough is quite easy to make and simple to repurpose into other recipes as well. These yummy garlic knots use an easy “everything” spice that you’ll want to save and sprinkle on other dishes as well.

What’s better than buttery challah bread? Challah bread with garlic and onion. This golden goodness is not only a creative treat you get to devour, but the aromas of this Molly Yeh adaptation will instantly take a cozy home to the next level.

If you’re looking to try your hand at homemade bagels, this is a good place to start. What makes Montreal-style bagels stand out from their New York counterpart is their subtly sweeter flavour and denser texture. Use poppy seeds, sesame seeds or other toppings for this beloved morning treat.

This loaf is simple to make with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. The hardest part is waiting for the slow fermentation process to ready your loaf, but this result is totally worth the wait.

This traditional Emerald Isle staple is leavened by baking soda, rather than yeast (hence the name), making it a light, fluffy alternative if you don’t have yeast on hand.

Anna Olson takes focaccia and adds the aromas of rosemary and onion in this recipe that’s easy to both mix and knead with the wee ones.

Anna Olson’s take on the classic Italian ciabatta loaf gives a delicious point of entry into bread making for beginners — but experts will love this easy recipe too.

Anna Olson’s traditional focaccia blends cooked potato in the dough, making for a tender, almost cake-like savoury bread, topped with thin slices of potato. For other creative takes on the humble spud, take a look at perfect potato side dishes.