54 Homemade Bread Recipes That Are Completely Doable

We’ll be the first to admit that bread recipes with yeast take a bit of time and effort—between mixing and kneading, letting the dough rise and making sure that it’s proofed. But, they’re not tricky to make once you get the hang of things. Whether you’re a first-time baker looking for some simple dinner rolls or are ready to go all in with DIY sourdough (including your own starter), you’ll find all the recipes you need right here. We’ve got ideas for Parker house rolls, breakfast pastries, sandwich loaves and more—you’ll even find recipes worthy of your Easter and Thanksgiving bread baskets. So go ahead and pick your favorite. We promise you’ll be rewarded for your efforts—because nothing beats homemade bread, fresh from the oven.

This rich, eggy bread is perfect for thick-sliced French toast, ultra-rich bread pudding or the ultimate grilled cheese. Plus, the smell of it baking will bring everyone to the kitchen. Luckily, this recipe makes two loaves, so there will be plenty for sharing.

Since their fabled start at Boston's Parker House Hotel in the late 1800s, Parker House Rolls have been a (frequently reproduced) dinnertime breadbasket staple. The soft, buttery rolls have a crispy, browned, egg-washed exterior and large flakes of kosher salt that nicely offset the bread's sweetness. 

Nothing beats fresh-out-of-the-oven barbari. This classic Persian flatbread is common all over Iran and a staple on the breakfast table, usually served with cheese, herbs, walnuts or jam and honey. It’s a bit crispy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside. The bread's special flavor comes from the baking soda and flour glaze that's brushed on before baking. In Persian bakeries, the bread is traditionally formed into a long oval loaf and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The home baker can make a smaller oval to fit in a standard oven.