Create autumn memories in the kitchen when you bake up these fall bread recipes. Sweet, savory and featuring all of the best flavors, you'll be making batch after batch.
29 Fall Bread Recipes That Make Your Home Smell So Cozy
Updated on Sep. 13, 2024
Contest-Winning Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one at home for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas
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Halva and Nutella Babka Buns
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 buns
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is the result of many years of tweaking and perfecting. It is a favorite request when visitors come to my farm. —Dawn Lamoureux-Crocker, Machiasport, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 748 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Applesauce Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this applesauce bread recipe with plump raisins and crunchy nuts. My kids love a slice in their lunch box or as a snack after school. —Tracey Jo Schley, Sherburn, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 175 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g 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, nothing is better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager
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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Orange-Chip Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart berries, crunchy nuts and sweet chocolate are simply scrumptious when mixed together in this easy quick bread. Sometimes I'll top it off with an orange-flavored glaze. —Donna Smith, Fairport, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 220 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Savory Stuffing Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Poultry seasoning and celery salt make this hearty loaf taste like just like stuffing. It's the perfect bread to serve with turkey during the holidays, and it's nice for making sandwiches with the leftovers. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 102 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin-Shaped Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They’re a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don’t have pumpkin on hand, try using sweet potato. —Veronica Fay, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 211 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Spiced Apple Muffin Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of sprinkling with cinnamon sugar before baking, you could also add your favorite streusel topping to make this bread more like coffee cake. I like to serve it warm with applesauce. — Donna Goutermont, Sequim, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 181 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can’t get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe for chipotle, roasted garlic and caramelized onion focaccia. Some wanted it spicier—it’s only a medium heat pepper—and some like it just the way it is. Add more if you crave the fire. —Frances “Kay” Bouma, Trail, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Caraway Rye Dinner Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Caraway seeds give these rye dinner rolls a delicate nutty flavor. Denser than most, these onion-infused buns are ideal for dipping in hearty holiday stews. —Deborah Maki, Kamloops, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 152 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chai-Spiced Star Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 178 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Maple Bubble Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my family's favorite breakfast bread. With a scrumptious topping of maple syrup and brown sugar, it's the perfect start to a special day.—Hannah Cobb, Owings Mills, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 258 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes time, but I guarantee it’s worth it. Using both sauces is twice as tasty. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 272 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Honey-Squash Dinner Rolls
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Puffy dinner rolls take on rich color when you add squash to the dough. Any squash variety works—I’ve even used cooked carrots. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 186 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Pumpkin Swirl Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
3 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This combination of pumpkin, nuts and dates makes a delicious, golden pumpkin cream cheese bread. The surprise inside—a rich creamy swirl—is like a luscious layer of cheesecake in each slice. —Cindy May, Troy, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 189 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Rosemary Garlic Braid
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist savory bread pairs nicely with a variety of main dishes. It’s great with soup and makes a wonderful grilled ham and cheese sandwich. I came up with the recipe a few years ago when I wanted to use up the fresh rosemary in my garden.
-Cori Oakley, Traverse City, Michigan
-Cori Oakley, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 164 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Pumpkin Spice Bagels
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy pumpkin pie flavor with these classic bagels. For a change, adjust the spices to suit your taste buds. —Kristy Reeves, LeRoy, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bagel: 180 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up with this twist on classic cornbread. Try adding corn kernels for more texture. —Allison Antalek, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 241 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys love the sticky sweetness. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Dutch Oven Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Crackling homemade Dutch oven 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, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager
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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Autumn Pear Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 mini loaves (8 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share, too. —Mary Lynn Wilson, Linden, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 173 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Old-Fashioned Oat Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When this old-fashioned oat bread is baking, it reminds me of childhood and the warm, inviting aromas that greeted me after school. The light sweet flavor, crispy crust and hearty texture of this bread made for a special treat when Mom baked it for us. —Gloria Murtha, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 123 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pumpkin Pecan Loaves
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 249 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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French Loaves
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love to help me make this delicious bread recipe. It’s quite easy, and they enjoy the fact that they can be eating fresh bread in about two hours! —Denise Boutin, Grand Isle, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 97 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Praline-Topped Apple Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Apples, toasted pecans and a praline glaze make this bread perfect for a holiday celebration—or anytime. We like it better than our go-to coffee cake. —Sonja Blow, Nixa, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 288 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Triple Mustard and Gruyere Bread Thins
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As a bread baker, I’m always experimenting with new flavor combinations. My mustard and Gruyere bread has become my all-time favorite for sandwiches. The bread elevates every sandwich to gourmet status. —Veronica Fay, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 204 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Apple Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fun sweet treat that’s certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a yummy surprise filling of apples and pecans. It’s well worth the bit of extra effort. —Carolyn Gregory, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 248 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g 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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Blue-Ribbon Herb Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These rolls have been a favorite of ours for nearly 25 years. I even baked them in an old wood stove when we lived on a farm. I developed the recipe using several techniques I learned while studying the art of bread making. The recipe won a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Mary Ann Evans, Tarpon Springs, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 94 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Cornmeal Parker House Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet, tender rolls have been on every holiday table at her house for as long as I can remember. —Lisa D. Brenner, Harrisburg, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 137 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
