Bread Machines & Makers: Recipes & Guides

Whether you call it a bread maker or a bread machine, there’s no denying this handy appliance is a carb-lover’s dream. Our guide offers recipes, tips, techniques and more.

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The Best Bread Machines for All Types of Bakers

Make baking easy with a bread maker. Our Test Kitchen tried 10 different brands to find the best bread makers for all kinds of bakers.

14 Easy Bread Machine Recipes for New Bread Bakers

Using a bread machine takes a lot of guesswork out of baking. Check out our delicious and easy bread machine...


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Our All-Time Best Bread Machine Recipes

Don't neglect this gadget! These bread machine recipes make creating a homemade loaf (or batch of buns or rolls) incredibly...


This Is Why Your Kitchen Needs a Bread Machine

With a handy bread machine, you can make homemade bread and other dough-based dishes in just a few hours.


How to Make Bread Machine Recipes by Hand 

Making yeast bread without a bread machine couldn't be easier! Here's how.

Pizza Bianco

2 reviews

Here's the perfect pizza for cheese lovers. Served with a green salad, it makes a satisfying meal. You can use...


Crusty French Rolls

5 reviews

Save time by letting your bread machine knead the dough for these hearty, chewy rolls with a wonderful golden crust....

Wonderful White Bread

14 reviews

"Simply wonderful" is the way Karen Kaloydis of Flushing, Michigan describes this beautiful loaf of home-style white bread. Its light...


Flavorful Herb Bread

9 reviews

This bread is one of my favorites. It has a wonderful texture and slices beautifully, and the flavor of the...


Potato Bread

9 reviews

From Omaha, Nebraska, Jane Hutfles writes, "I use our bread machine at least three times a week. This basic loaf...


Ricotta Bread

5 reviews

"This moist, slightly sweet bread is one of my favorites to prepare in my bread machine," says Jenet Cattar of...

Spaghetti Bread

5 reviews

You're sure to love the heavenly aroma and pleasant herb flavor of this tender bread from Lois Gelzer of Standish,...


Honey Whole Wheat Bread

14 reviews

You'll appreciate the hearty whole wheat goodness in this tender bread from Diane Kahnk of Tecumseh, Nebraska. The recipe calls...


Jalapeno Bread

2 reviews

Grilled cheese sandwiches are especially good made with moist slices from this pretty corn-flecked loaf. For a milder chili taste,...


Banana Raisin Bread

9 reviews

"Toasted slices of this moist banana bread are wonderful for breakfast," reports Jackie Kew of Grand Island, New York. "For...


Fruit-Filled Kolaches

1 review

"In our Czech community, these tender pastries are served at weddings and family dinners," shares Mary Pecinovsky of Calmar, Iowa....

Bread Machine Garlic Bread

3 reviews

With the help of my bread machine, baking this parsley-flecked loaf is super simple. Soft slices make a flavorful accompaniment...


Grandma’s Molasses Bread

1 review

"We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine," writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana....


Bread Machine Roll Mix

5 reviews

"I usually triple this recipe so I have the mix on hand when I want to make a batch of...


Walnut Bread

1 review

The walnut flavor really comes through in this nicely textured loaf from Ginny Rice of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. "It's delicious, moist...


Garlic Yeast Bread

3 reviews

"I like to use slices of this tender garlic bread to make roast beef sandwiches," remarks Sharen Clark of Sunnyside,...


Sweet Almond Bread

The crunchy toasted almonds and sweet cinnamony topping on these round loaves make them look and taste terrific. "My niece...


Grandma’s Christmas Bread

4 reviews

For as long as I can remember, this bread has been a part of my family's traditional Christmas morning breakfast....


Grape-Nuts Bread

1 review

Debbie Hunt of Anthony, Kansas likes to add tasty Grape-Nuts cereal to this hearty loaf. "This moist bread is so...


Italian Sweet Bread

23 reviews

Sure, it's a holiday favorite, but Italian sweet bread is easy enough to be an everyday treat. You'll find a...

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Cracked Pepper Bread

3 reviews

I love my bread machine and am always trying new recipes in it. This bread is one of my successes....


Cranberry Walnut Bread

7 reviews

This family favorite comes from a collection of Amish recipes. I gave the recipe to several friends, and everyone loves...


Cheesy Sausage Loaf

1 review

My bread machine is such a time-saver, particularly where this savory entree is concerned. Stuffed with pork sausage and cheese,...


Spiced Raisin Bread

5 reviews

I have two bread machines, and one is often busy baking this soft chewy loaf. The bread's nutmeg, cloves and...


Peanut Butter Twists

Years ago, I received a bread machine for Christmas- along with a collection of recipes. These treats that have a...


Gingerbread Oatmeal Bread

4 reviews

"As a diabetic, I tend to stick with tried-and-true recipes," Barbara Severson writes from Tularosa, New Mexico. "I added spices...