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.

Bread Machine Panettone

This bread machine panettone is easy to make. Every tender, moist slice is filled with candied fruit and raisins. —Josephine...


Harvest Fruit Bread

"My sister is raising two little girls but always makes time to bake homemade bread," writes Sandy Vias, San Leandro,...

Old-Fashioned Coconut Pie

6 reviews

My husband says it's not good cooking unless it's made from scratch. This is an old-fashioned way of making coconut...


Golden Honey Pan Rolls

47 reviews

A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make...


Seeded Whole Grain Loaf

My husband and I want whole grain bread, but we don't like the spongy store-bought whole wheat breads. I drastically...


Pecan Raisin Bread

4 reviews

We love raisin bread and also enjoy the nutty flavor of pecans, so I decided to combine the two for...

Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping

4 reviews

Chipotle peppers make some people grab their water glasses, while others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came...


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Soft Giant Pretzels

44 reviews

My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then...


Bread Machine Wheat Bread

62 reviews

To fit in the bread machine, we adjusted the amounts of ingredients to produce only one loaf. This whole wheat...


Soft Oatmeal Bread

17 reviews

My husband loves to make this bread. With its mild oat taste and soft texture, it's sure to be a...


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....

Cranberry Orange Bagels

25 reviews

Dried cranberries and orange zest add bright flavor to these scrumptious morning treats. Switch up the taste, if you’d like,...


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...


Giant Calzone

2 reviews

"While the filling ingredients for this impressive calzone are our favorites, you could substitute some of your own. We use...


Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread

5 reviews

I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough...


Turkey Stuffing Bread

9 reviews

My father-in-law had a ball experimenting with his bread machine to come up with this unique bread that tastes just...


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,...


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,...


Garlic Parmesan Bread

9 reviews

This hearty aromatic bread has just a hint of honey and garlic. It's one of my favorite breads. It goes...


Peanut Butter Twists

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

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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...


Personal Pepperoni Pizza

Let your bread machine do the work mixing the dough for these single-serving sensations from Ann Tino, Winside, Nebraska. "My...


Pizza with Wheat Crust

2 reviews

If you're looking for a change from traditional pizza crust, try this whole wheat version from Kathryn Maxson of Mountlake...


Garlic Hoagie Rolls

13 reviews

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MERRILL, WISCONSIN

These homemade yeast rolls feature a crunchy, golden crust and a soft texture inside. The...


Seven-Grain Bread

2 reviews

Flavorful and slightly chewy, this lovely loaf is the best thing to come out of her bread machine, attests Lise...


Apple-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

3 reviews

With cream cheese frosting on top, these treats are sure to become a holiday “must” at your house. Using the...