Using a bread machine takes a lot of guesswork out of baking. Check out our delicious and easy bread machine recipes to get beginner bakers started.
14 Easy Bread Machine Recipes for New Bread Bakers
Updated on May 02, 2024
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Oatmeal Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (8 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
The aroma from this old-fashioned oat bread will draw your family members to the kitchen so they can sample it fresh from the oven. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York
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Soft Garlic Breadsticks
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 breadsticks
From the Recipe Creator:
I rely on the convenience of my bread machine to mix the dough for these buttery golden breadsticks that are mildly seasoned with garlic and basil. I like to use this dough when making pizza too. It yields two 12-inch crusts. —Charles Smith, Baltic, Connecticut
Love Olive Garden breadsticks? Who doesn’t! This recipe is so similar to the restaurant’s and it’s a breeze to put together. Use your bread machine to knead the dough—the hardest part of bread-making.
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Golden Honey Pan Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about 2 hours compared to the traditional method. The rich buttery taste of these rolls is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough! —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No family dinner is complete without a side of rolls. Instead of relying on a store-bought package, you can make your own with ease. This recipe relies on a bread machine to do all the work. In fact, once you master this recipe, it’s just as easy as making an extra run to the store (and way more delicious).
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Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I want whole grain bread, but we don't like the spongy store-bought whole wheat breads. I drastically altered one of my favorite batter bread recipes to create this earthy bread. It is crunchy, chewy and easy. The add-ins are just suggestions. Sometimes I use pepitas, sesame seeds or even 1/4 cup of a multi-grain hot cereal mix. —Amber Rife, Columbus, Ohio
Typically, whole grain breads are more challenging to make. Using nontraditional flours can make kneading and proofing less straightforward. However, the bread machine allows you to make a more challenging loaf with ease.
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Garlic Herb Bubble Loaf
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted an old sour cream bread recipe for this deliciously different pull-apart loaf that smells heavenly while baking. It has a light crust, tender interior and lots of herb and butter flavor. We think it's wonderful with a hot bowl of potato soup. —Katie Crill, Priest River, Idaho
Who doesn’t love a good tear-and-share bread? This tempting bubble loaf dough is made all in the machine, then individual pieces of dough are dipped in butter and herbs to create a loaf everyone will be happy to tear to pieces.
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Flavorful Herb Bread
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
This bread is one of my favorites. It has a wonderful texture and slices beautifully, and the flavor of the herbs really comes through. (Psst—If you don't have a bread machine on hand, learn how to make bread without one!) —Gerri Hamilton, Kingsville, Ontario
This bread is herbaceous and perfect for serving with simple suppers—like a hearty soup or stew. While it might sound more complicated, this bread is really a basic white loaf with lots of tasty herbs mixed in to amp up the flavor. While it is tasty, know that if you have leftovers, it’s easy to freeze bread.
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Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Maple syrup sweetens these lovely little cinnamon buns. I make the dough in my bread machine before popping the rolls in the oven. My husband prefers them warm. —Juanita Carlsen, North Bend, Oregon
Nope, bread machines aren’t just for basic loaves. Use your machine to make homey cinnamon rolls. These mini buns are perfect to make for a brunch for friends or overnight guests. This recipe is also one of our favorite bread machine recipes of all time.
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Bread Machine Naan
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chewy yeast-raised flat bread is a snap to make in a bread machine. Serve naan with your favorite Indian dish to soak up the curry and sauces. —Shannon Ventresca, Middleboro, Massachusetts
When you start cooking Indian food at home, you’ll want to spend your time focusing on getting the right spice blends and flavors for your tikka masala and chicken korma. While you work on those mains, you can have homemade naan working in the bread machine. All you have to do is take the dough out of the appliance and quickly bake it in a skillet.
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Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. —Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. —Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
10/14
Pecan Raisin Bread
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (2-1/2 pounds, 16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
We love raisin bread and also enjoy the nutty flavor of pecans, so I decided to combine the two for this delectable loaf. It smells terrific and the taste…oh-so good! —Lora Sexton, Wellington, Texas
To make this bread, you’ll need a bag of bread flour. This type of flour gives the bread more structure and a perfectly chewy texture. And don’t worry about having that bag in your pantry. There are lots of recipes that use this common bread ingredient.
11/14
Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough to make extra to use as waffle and pancake syrup. —Emily Main, Tonopah, Arizona
There’s nothing wrong with making shortcut monkey bread with biscuits from a can. But if you want to level up (while still keeping the process easy), make monkey bread right in your bread machine.
12/14
Sour Cream Chive Bread
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory loaf mildly flavored with chives is delicious when served warm with a meal, soup, salad or stew. It also tastes wonderful toasted the next day for breakfast. —Deborah Plank, West Salem, Ohio
Chives and sour cream are a classic combo. Impress your family when you slice into this loaf at dinnertime. It’s an easy yeasted bread you’ll make over and over.
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Pepperoni Cheese Bread
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a stay-at-home mother of two little girls, I pack a lot of activity into my days. The bread machine makes it a snap to turn out this attractive loaf that gets its zip from cayenne pepper, pepperoni and Mexican cheese. —Dusti Christensen, Goodridge, Minnesota
When it comes to homemade bread, can it get any tastier than a pizza-flavored bread? This loaf is made like a regular bread machine loaf, but with cheese and pepperoni added in at the end.
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Bread Machine Panettone
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
1 loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
The dough for this traditional panettone is conveniently made in a bread machine. Every tender, moist slice is filled with candied fruit and raisins.—Josephine Bianchi, Bristol, New Hampshire
Many holiday bread recipes can be pretty complicated. With this Italian panettone, you can get those holiday flavors easily. Make the dough right in the bread machine and fill it with candied and dried fruit. It’s simple and oh-so tasty.
