The Best Bread Recipes of 2023

Homemade Tortillas

I usually have to double this flour tortilla recipe because we go through them so quickly. The homemade tortillas are so tender and chewy, you’ll never use store-bought again after learning how to make tortillas. —Kristin Van Dyken, Kennewick, Washington

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Homemade Bread Recipe

Here's a step-by-step guide to kneading, shaping and baking yeast bread for the freshest, fluffiest homemade loaves.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The ultimate Sunday morning treat, homemade cinnamon rolls are sweet, buttery, gooey and glazed. Learn how to make this decadent treat with our Test Kitchen’s foolproof cinnamon roll recipe.

Garlic Bread

A basket of garlic bread makes any meal feel like a special occasion. Here's how to make a quick and easy homemade loaf.

Pumpkin Bread

When everything’s coming up pumpkin in the fall, make this easy pumpkin bread recipe. Filled with classic pumpkin spice flavor, this sweet quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks or any time you need a slice of autumn.

Easy Banana Muffins

Easy to make, easy to transport and easy to love, these easy banana muffins live up to their name. They’re naturally dairy-free and perfect for bakers of any skill level.

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Bake up some sunshine with our incredibly moist, tender and flavorful lemon blueberry bread. Loaded with zesty citrus, juicy blueberries and crunchy nuts, this will easily become your favorite take on this classic quick bread.

Quick Garlic Toast

Mom knew how to easily round out a meal with this crisp, cheesy garlic toast. We gobbled it up when she served it alongside slaw or salad...and used it to soak up gravy from her stew, too. —Teresa Ingebrand, Perham, Minnesota

Italian Bread

A basket of Italian bread complements any meal. Make your own loaves at home with our simple, straightforward recipe, then use them for sandwiches or just for sopping up some sauce.

Banana Zucchini Bread

Zucchini is our secret weapon for baking perfectly tender, soft banana bread without altering its familiar comforting, sweet taste. Our banana zucchini bread recipe will become one of your favorites!

Hamburger Buns

Homemade hamburger buns aren't just for burgers. Use these burger buns with any of your favorite sandwich fillings, or form them into smaller balls to make slider buns.

2-Ingredient Biscuits

With a scoop of self-rising flour and heavy whipping cream, you can whip up eight tender, flaky biscuits in no time at all.

Cheese Biscuits

Easy drop-style cheese biscuits will make any meal better. They take only a few ingredients and come together in a snap.

Fry Bread

While taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, my family drove through the Navajo reservation and stopped at a little cafe for dinner. I complimented the young waiter on the delicious Indian fry bread and he gave me the recipe. It is very easy to make. —Mildred Stephenson, Hartselle, Alabama

Lemon Bread

Fresh lemons and a lemony glaze lend our lemon bread recipe a hint of sunshine. Serve slices of this sweet loaf for breakfast or dessert.

Dutch Oven Bread

This no-knead Dutch oven bread uses basic pantry ingredients to create a beautifully rustic loaf. Enjoy your crusty bread on sandwiches, as a snack or as a vehicle for soaking up broths and sauces.

Easy Biscuits

Whip up this buttery, easy biscuit recipe to serve with breakfast or dinner. The dough is very simple to work with, so there's no need to roll with a rolling pin; just pat to the right thickness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Pear Bread Recipe

This pear bread recipe needs to be at the forefront of your next fall baking affair. It makes two warmly spiced and pear-studded bread loaves that just taste like a crisp autumn day.

Homemade Pizza Dough

Who needs pizza delivery when it's this easy to learn how to make homemade pizza dough? Our Test Kitchen created a foolproof pizza dough recipe that doesn't require any special ingredients or tools.

Apple Bread

I got this apple quick bread recipe a long time ago and with a few changes it's become one of our favorites. Everyone who's ever tasted this apple bread has asked for the recipe! —Phyllis Herlocker, Farlington, Kansas

Lemon Crumb Muffins

I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cakelike texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking. —Claudette Brownlee, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma’s! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida. If you want to experiment a new recipe this holiday season, then learn how to make Rosca de Reyes.

Banana Bread

Our best ever banana bread is soft, moist and filled with a caramelized banana flavor. It’s easy to see why bakers love this recipe!

Cheese Straws

Whet appetites with light and crispy cheese straws!

Sweet Potato Muffins with Cinnamon

These sweet potato muffins with cinnamon are simple to throw together for just-because fall baking!

Pumpkin Pecan Loaves

Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

Bread Bowl

Re-create a perfectly cozy at-home version of Panera's famous bread bowl with this copycat recipe.

Make-Ahead Coffee Cake

This is a wonderful timesaver because it's assembled the night before. My kids think the nutty topping, sweet glaze and from-scratch cake make it the ultimate treat. —Cindy Harris, San Antonio, Texas

Crusty Bread

This easy crusty bread recipe proves that you absolutely can make a bakery-quality loaf at home—no kneading required. Once you've mastered the basic recipe, try variations with cheddar, herbs and more.

Lemon-Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Fresh from the oven, these attractive, delicious muffins make a great accompaniment to any breakfast or brunch. I usually double the recipe because they seem to disappear the minute I set them out. —Marie Herr, Berea, Ohio

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Make homemade chocolate chip muffins for the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.

Orange Cranberry Bread

This orange cranberry bread is packed with the zesty taste of cranberries and orange peel. I suggest serving slices toasted with butter or cream cheese. —Ron Gardner, Grand Haven, Michigan

Cinnamon Bread

Our homemade cinnamon bread recipe makes a loaf fit for magazine covers: tall and golden brown with soft, sweet dough and swirls of cinnamon sugar. Here's how to make it.

Zucchini Muffins

These light, fluffy zucchini muffins are packed with shredded zucchini, chopped walnuts, dried currants and warm cinnamon spice. When life (or a friend, a coworker or a neighbor) gives you piles of zucchini, make zucchini muffins!

Rhubarb Scones

My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into a scone. —Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Irish Soda Bread

Our Irish soda bread recipe yields a traditional loaf that would make any Grammy or Granda proud. Don’t forget to let the fairies out!

Applesauce Muffins

Cinnamon-sugar-dusted applesauce muffins are the tender, homey treat you can stir together in just 10 minutes. The warm allspice, cinnamon and cloves will perfume your kitchen with an autumnal aroma as they bake.

Aunt Betty's Blueberry Muffins

My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

The wait may seem hard, but these overnight cinnamon rolls are worth it. These rolls are made with a doughy, moisture-rich dough packed with cinnamony goodness and are the perfect addition to your weekend brunch spread. Serve them piping hot with the decadent glaze dripping down the edges.

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family always requests them when we have a brunch. They’re so good! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota

Banana Pineapple Bread

Make banana pineapple bread your signature quick bread. It's sweet, spiced, and will have everyone clamoring for another slice.

Potato Dumplings

Traditionally served with meat and gravy, German potato dumplings can also be served with a simple brown butter sauce or a tomato marinara.

Buttermilk Biscuits

You can make biscuits any day of the week with this simple 3-ingredient buttermilk biscuits recipe.

Homemade Egg Bread

People rave about this tender, delicate bread every time I serve it. The braided look is just beautiful and is actually quite easy to do. —June Mullins, Livonia, Missouri

Crescent Rolls

All the right words describe homemade crescent rolls: buttery, flaky, easy and tasty. One bite, and you'll never buy canned dough again.

Savory Party Bread

It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. —Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long. This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads. —Helen Richardson, Shelbyville, Michigan

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Our recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a fall staple for any day, any time of the week.

Easy Batter Rolls

The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I’m serving these dinner rolls. The buns are so light, airy and delicious—and help make the meal. —Thomasina Brunner, Gloversville, New York

Easter Egg Bread

I’ve made this Easter treat for 20 years! Colored hard-boiled eggs baked in the dough give this sweet bread such a festive look. Leave them out and it can be enjoyed any time of year. My husband especially enjoys this bread with baked ham. —Heather Durante, Wellsburg, West Virginia