Welcome to I Knead Bread, where breadmaking is made easy. Here you'll find dependable recipes for homemade bread including artisan loaves, sandwich breads, quick breads, and bread machine recipes.
Explore recipes for artisan breads, bread machine loaves, sourdough, quick breads, bagels, and homemade rolls and buns, along with simple spreads that pair well with fresh bread.
St. Patrick's Day Breads
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish breads baked the simple way. From classic Irish soda bread and hearty brown bread to sweet spotted dog and soft Waterford blaas, these rustic loaves highlight the quick bread traditions of Irish baking.
Bread Machine Recipes
Bread machine recipes make homemade bread simple and dependable. From soft sandwich loaves to flavorful variations, these recipes are designed to work well with the Basic cycle on most bread machines.
- Bread Machine Cheese Bread
- Honey Wheat Bread Machine Recipe
- Bread Maker Banana Bread
- Bread Machine Sandwich Bread Recipe (Soft White Loaf)
Artisan Grain Bread Recipes
These artisan grain bread recipes focus on traditional methods and simple ingredients. Learn how to bake crusty loaves at home using a variety of grains for flavor, texture, and structure.
Sourdough Breadmaking
Sourdough breadmaking starts with a healthy starter and a few reliable techniques. These recipes guide you through feeding a starter, shaping dough, and baking sourdough loaves at home.
- Potato Flake Sourdough Bread
- Instant Potato Flake Sourdough Bread Starter
- Potato Flake Sourdough Rolls
- Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread Boule
Sweet Yeast Breads
Sweet yeast breads combine enriched dough with warm spices, fruit, or simple fillings. From cinnamon rolls to braided loaves, these recipes focus on dependable methods for baking sweet breads at home.
Homemade Deli-Style Bagels
Learn how to make chewy deli-style bagels using traditional boiling and baking methods. These recipes walk through the process step by step so you can produce classic bagels at home.
- Homemade Deli-style Everything Bagels
- Cinnamon Bagels with Cinnamon Crunch Topping
- Deli Style Sesame Bagels
- Plain Egg Bagels
Quick Bread Recipes
Quick breads rely on baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. These recipes include simple loaves and scones that mix quickly and bake into dependable everyday breads.
Rolls and Buns
Rolls and buns are smaller breads designed for serving or sandwiches. These recipes include soft dinner rolls, sandwich buns, and enriched dough breads shaped into individual portions.
- Texas Roadhouse Dinner Rolls
- Fool-Proof Easy Croissant Recipe
- Brown Bread Cheesecake Factory Rolls
- Classic French Baguettes
Favorite Recipes
These favorite bread recipes are the loaves readers return to again and again. From everyday sandwich bread to rustic artisan loaves and quick breads, each recipe is designed to bake reliably in a home kitchen.
Things That Go Well With Our Bread Recipes
Simple extras that pair well with homemade bread. From compound butters and spreads to dips and sandwich fillings, these recipes work well for spreading, dipping, or layering onto fresh bread.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam
- Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
- Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend
- Cheddar Cheese Fondue
- Spinach Artichoke Dip without Mayo
- Perfect Caramelized Onions
- Caramelized Onion Flatbread
- Classic Deviled Eggs
About Kelly
I started making bread when I was 21 and working at a Jewish bakery. I loved to watch the bakers as they made ginormous batches of bagels, challah, rye bread, and Hamenstachen cookies.