Time to get baking! These easy yeast bread recipe ideas have minimal hands-on time and include just a few ingredients.
40 of Our Easiest Yeast Bread Recipes
Updated on Sep. 17, 2024
Whether you’re new to baking bread or need a loaf ASAP, turn to this list of easy yeast breads. You’ll find the recipe details for each recipe in this video in the following slides. Looking for something even faster? Check out our easy quick bread ideas, that may be even easier to make with a banneton basket.
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Mom’s Italian Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long. She served the bread with every Italian meal. I love it toasted too. —Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Buttery Bubble Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade bread can be time-consuming, difficult and tricky to make. But this fun-to-eat monkey bread, baked in a fluted tube pan, is easy and almost foolproof. If I'm serving it for breakfast, I add some cinnamon and drizzle it with icing. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Quick and Easy Bread Bowls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Impress all of your friends by serving cream soups in bread bowls. They come together with just a few ingredients. —Rachel Heidenreich, Marshall, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 bread bowl: 283 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
New to baking bread? Check out our bread guide, for all the tips and tricks.
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Homemade Bread Recipe
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you'd like to learn how to bake bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. —Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 102 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Curious how long it takes bread to dough rise? The short answer is, “it depends.”
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Hamburger Buns
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here on our ranch, I cook for three men who love burgers. These fluffy hamburger buns are just right for their big appetites. The buns are so good that I also serve them plain with a meal. —Jessie McKenney, Twodot, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 195 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Dutch-Oven Raisin Walnut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (32 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
On a cold day there is nothing better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward, Taste of Home, Prep Kitchen Manager
(New to bread baking? Learn how to make yeast bread, step by step.)
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 130 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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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
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 105 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
By the way, here’s why your bread isn’t rising. (And what to do about it!)
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Rosemary Flatbreads
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this as a pizza crust. But with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs it makes a lovely flatbread appetizer. —Sue Brown, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 flatbread: 197 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Easy Batter Rolls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 147 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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No-Knead Honey Oatmeal Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
We especially enjoy this tasty bread because we like using honey as a natural sweetener means healthier eating. We use the bread for both toast and sandwiches. It’s lovely during the holidays, too—or, for that matter, anytime! —Janice Dancer, Williamstown, Vermont. If you’re looking for more recipes to make this holiday season, then try this fancy Three Kings bread, Rosca de Reyes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 132 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Focaccia Barese
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This focaccia recipe has been in my mom’s family for several generations. It’s one of my most requested dishes. In fact, some hosts tell me I can’t attend their parties unless I bring this with me! —Dora Travaglio, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 142 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Overnight Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I’ve made for 25 years. I once served them to a woman who’d been in the restaurant business for half a century. She said they were the best rolls she’d ever tasted.
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 165 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sourdough French Bread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 loaves (10 piece each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Since receiving the recipe for the Sourdough Starter, I've made this French bread countless times. In fact, one year I donated 2 dozen loaves for a benefit dinner! These loaves rival any found in stores and can be made with relative ease. — Delila George, Junction City, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 116 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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One-Dish No-Knead Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a very easy way to have homemade bread for dinner tonight. Don’t worry if you’re new to baking. Anyone who can stir can make this no knead bread a success! —Heather Chambers, Largo, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 133 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Italian Flatbreads
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 loaves (8 wedges each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pairs wedges of this chewy flatbread with a tomato-based soup and start dunking! —Cynthia M. Bent, Newark, DE
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 132 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Garlic Parmesan Bread
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty aromatic bread has just a hint of honey and garlic. It's one of my favorite breads. It goes with anything from bologna sandwiches to spaghetti. —Jami Blunt, Hardy, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 112 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Icebox Butterhorns
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These beautiful golden rolls just melt in your mouth! People will be impressed when these appear on your table. —Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 206 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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English Muffin Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago, a good friend gave me her mother's recipe for this delightful bread, and I've made it ever since. Toast it up for breakfast and don't forget to slather on your favorite jam. —Jane Zielinski, Rotterdam Junction, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 111 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Potato Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
45 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company is coming, and I try to keep some in the refrigerator to bake for our ranch hands. Leftover mashed potatoes are almost sure to go into these rolls. —Jeanette McKinney, Belleview, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 106 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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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
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 125 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Sally Lunn Batter Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The tantalizing aroma of this golden loaf baking always draws people into my mother's kitchen. With its circular shape, it's a pretty bread, too. I've never seen it last more than 2 hours once it's out of the oven! — Jeanne Voss, Anaheim Hills, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 326 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Honey Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad has been a wheat farmer all his life and my state is the wheat capital, so this recipe represents my region and my family well. This bread never lasts too long at our house. —Kathy McCreary, Goddard, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 149 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Potluck Pan Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
27 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
The appealing homemade yeast-bread flavor of these golden rolls is unbeatable. Soft and light, they're great alongside any entree. Folks are disappointed if I don't bring them to potluck dinners. —Carol Mead, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 141 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Country White Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Anytime is the right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread. These loaves are especially nice since the crust stays so tender. This white bread recipe is my husband Nick's favorite. He makes most of the bread at our house. —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 125 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Muenster Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 273 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Crusty French Loaf
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which I brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. —Deanna Naivar, Temple, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 109 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Whole Wheat Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Most of the farmers in our area grow wheat, so this recipe definitely represents my region. I bake these rolls often, especially when I'm making soup or stew. —Celecia Stoup, Hobart, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 151 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Whole Wheat Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm 12 years old and make this bread with my mother, who got the recipe from her mother. I usually prepare the dough, and my mom bakes it. —Freida Stutman, Fillmore, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 168 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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English Batter Buns
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Since receiving this easy-to-prepare recipe from a dear friend, I've made these rolls often for the holidays. —Geraldine West, Ogden, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 241 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Caraway Seed Rye Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 loaves (10 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia and my mother would pull out this rye bread recipe when guests came over for dinner. Every time I bake it, I get nostalgic for those days. —Millie Feather, Baroda, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 126 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Dutch Oven Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Catherine Ward, Mequon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Oatmeal Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
24 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Most people tell me what they like best about these rolls is they're so moist. I like them because they're simple to make, freeze well and because I grew up on oatmeal and still love it! —Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 146 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Potato Pan Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast. —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 163 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Homemade English Muffin Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread. —Elsie Trippett, Jackson, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 83 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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No-Knead Casserole Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll love this cheddar bread made in a casserole dish. It is one of the easiest yeast breads to make. And since it calls for rapid-rise yeast, you don't have to wait long to enjoy it! —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 204 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Yeast Rolls
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These simple, tender yeast rolls bake to a golden brown and will disappear in no time. If you've never baked with yeast before, these rolls are the perfect starting point. —Wilma Harter, Witten, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 78 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Country Crust Sourdough Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
For many years, I've been making 45 loaves of this bread for an annual Christmas bazaar, where we feed bread and soup to over 300 folks. — Beverley Whaley, Camano Island, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 113 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Grandma’s Yeast Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother use to make these rolls for family get-togethers and holidays. The applesauce adds so much flavor. —Nancy Spoth, Festus, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 83 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch.
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Homemade Breadsticks
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Present these delicious breadsticks alongside an Italian favorite like lasagna or spaghetti. They're an attractive and edible addition to the table setting! —Carol Wolfer, Lebanon, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 breadstick: 69 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
