Out of all the bakes out there, bread can be the most intimidating (especially the yeasted kind!). These easy bread recipes, though, will get you started fuss-free.
28 Easy Bread Recipes for Beginner Bakers
Updated on Sep. 13, 2024
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One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Quick breads—breads without yeast—are the perfect place to start for beginner bakers. This chocolate chip quick bread is made even easier by using just one bowl. Plus, it’s delicious!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 306 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
2/28
Cornbread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornbread is an all-time favorite, but there’s no need to let it freak you out. In fact, the popular menu addition is actually a snap to bake up!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 262 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
3/28
Homemade Bread Recipe
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Making yeasted bread can be intimidating. Start with this simple recipe and be sure to brush up on how to proof yeast and how to knead bread before you start and the process will be smooth sailing.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 102 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Check out Joanna’s 3-minute bread recipe for another fast (and delicious!) bake.
4/28
Crusty Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This bread recipe a great place for when you want to experiment a bit. The base here is very simple to tackle (almost no kneading!) and serves as a good canvas for herbs, cheese and more.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without add-ins): 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
5/28
No-Fuss Rolls
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
You only need four ingredients and 25 minutes to make these quick rolls. They don’t require yeast, so they are a cinch to make—just grab your favorite muffin tin.
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 111 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Cheesy Garlic Herb Quick Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
Break out your cast-iron skillet for this bread! You can stir up a yeast-free savory bread that pairs well with soups and salads for dinner. You can easily switch out the herbs and cheeses as well to suit your tastes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 233 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
7/28
A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love Boston Brown Bread, this recipe is a must. If you’ve never tried it before, today is your lucky day. Bake up this hearty loaf and spread on some honey-sweetened butter. Hungry for more? Learn how to make fougasse.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
Try this simple honey bread.
8/28
Brie & Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 flatbread (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you serve this savory treat as an appetizer, side dish or late-night snack, you can’t go wrong with full-flavored goodness of each slice of this dramatic flatbread.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 206 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
9/28
Monkey Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring the kids into the kitchen to help bake up this sweet specialty. Try it for brunches or enjoy it alongside coffee or milk. You can’t go wrong with this popular, and easy, recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
10/28
Herbed Parmesan Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
We love this pretty loaf with Italian dinners but it’s a tasty addition to any meal. Try it with salads or lightly toasted with butter.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 207 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
11/28
Gooey Old-Fashioned Steamed Molasses Bread
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bread from a slow cooker? You bet! Your slow cooker makes this change-of-pace bread simple, hands-off and impressive. The moist, tender slices always get rave reviews.
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 157 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
12/28
Muffin-Tin Tamale Cakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Jazz up lunches with these cute little bites. Cornbread mix makes them a snap, enchilada sauce adds flair and cooked chicken keeps them hearty enough for meals.
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 137 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
13/28
Pistachio Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll go nuts for this tasty bread. (See what we did there?) Even if you’re new to baking bread, it’s never to early to get creative in the kitchen, and this fun recipe makes it simple to do just that.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 169 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
14/28
Special Banana Nut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. —Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 234 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
15/28
Garlic-Cheese Flatbread
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn pizza crust into a party pleaser with a handful of items. Try it with pizza, spaghetti or serve warm pieces on their own tasty movie-night snacks.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 146 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
16/28
No-Knead Casserole Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
Love yeasted bread but are scared of kneading? This no-knead bread is for you. Plus, it only requires a short time to rise, so you can get it on the table fast.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 204 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
17/28
Bacon Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Refrigerated biscuit dough is the base for this bread recipe. Shortcut ingredients like these can help make the prep work and cook time go fast, so don’t be afraid to rely on them for last-minute appetizers and treats.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 227 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
18/28
Honey Cornbread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade cornbread is almost as easy as stirring up a batch of the boxed stuff. This recipe has a hint of honey which goes beyond basic recipes (but is still simple).
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Perfect Dinner Rolls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When you are just starting to bake bread, don’t fuss with a lot of extra mix-ins or unusual ingredients. These rolls are simple, but a great recipe to master before you move onto more complicated (and equally delicious) dinner roll recipes. And if you find yourself having trouble proofing, check out our tips for how to proof bread when it’s cold.
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 142 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
20/28
Mom’s Chocolate Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s OK to use shortcut ingredients when you’re just starting to bake (or when you’re in a rush). This chocolate chip loaf uses packaged crescent rolls as a base.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 164 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
21/28
Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love bread but are intimidated by it, try a bread machine. These appliances take a lot of guesswork (and elbow grease) out of the baking process. You can make a tasty seeded loaf like this one and plenty of other easy bread machine recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 128 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
22/28
Golden Honey Pan Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These rolls start in the bread maker to make the process simple.
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 139 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
23/28
Herb Quick Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Many quick bread recipes are sweet, but this recipe is rather savory thanks to plenty of herbs. Serve it up with soups for an easy dinner. If you’re craving more savory quick bread, try these recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
24/28
Pina Colada Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Zucchini bread is a great place to start for beginners since it can be very forgiving. This pina colada-flavored one is a favorite among our baking club members. Join in on the action with Bakeable.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 225 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Check out our guide on how to make zucchini bread.
25/28
Honey Beer Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This beer bread uses just four ingredients and takes only five minutes to stir up. If you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, you can make it yourself.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 163 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
26/28
Classic Irish Soda Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 loaf (8 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This Irish soda bread recipe creates an impressive loaf of bread without the fuss of yeast. Baking soda and powder give it all the lift it needs. And yes, baking powder and baking soda are different.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 210 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Come fall, a good pumpkin bread recipe is indispensable. This basic recipe is a great place to begin, but be sure to try this chocolate chip pumpkin bread, too.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 221 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Tender Garlic Cheese Breadsticks
Total Time
55 min
Servings
32 breadsticks
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you get a handle on yeast, you can make so many kinds of bread. These herb and cheese breadsticks are a great departure from simple loaves, but still are very manageable for beginners.
Nutrition Facts:
1 breadstick: 117 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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