Bread recipes, as prep tables

950 ml / 32 fl oz warm water (32°C / 90°F)
14 g / 0.5 oz dry yeast
24 g / 0.85 oz kosher salt
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the dough)
1.2 kg / 2.6 lb bread flour
40 ml / 1.4 fl oz olive oil (for the tray)
30 ml / 1 fl oz olive oil (for drizzling on top)
100 ml / 3.4 fl oz basil pesto

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Pesto and Bocconcini Focaccia

, About 4 h (mostly resting and proofing), 10 ingredients, Serves 8

2 broccoli heads, trimmed, cut lengthwise into big slices
1-2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for the broccoli)
1/4 tsp fine salt (for the broccoli)
1 tbsp / 15 g butter, cut into small cubes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for the crumbs)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 tsp fine salt (for the crumbs)
1/3 cup / 20 g panko bread crumbs

+11

Roasted Broccoli With Beans and Crispy Bread Crumbs

, 19 ingredients, Serves 4 to 6

4 1/2 teaspoons / 19 g granulated sugar
2 teaspoons / 6 g active dry yeast
1/2 cup / 120 ml warm water (for the yeast)
3 1/2 cups / 440 g bread flour or high gluten flour (plus up to 1/2 cup / 60 g for kneading)
1 1/2 teaspoons / 6 g salt
1/3 cup / 80 ml warm water (poured into the well)
1/2 cup / 100 ml warm water, remaining (as needed, plus up to 1/4 cup / 60 ml more)

New York-Style Bagels

, 7 ingredients, Makes 8 bagels

2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup / 15 g panko or fresh bread crumbs (for garnish)
1/4 cup / 15 g panko or fresh bread crumbs (to stir in)
Salt and pepper (for the crumbs)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces / 225 g hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups / 280 g orzo (10 ounces)

+4

Sausage Orzo With Sage Bread Crumbs

, 12 ingredients, Serves 4

275 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
120 g / 4 1/4 oz unsalted butter, melted & cooled
100 g / 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

+15

Pumpkin Chai Latte Loaf

, 23 ingredients, Makes one 9×5 loaf

275 g / 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
120 g / 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
100 g / 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

+15

Pumpkin Chai Latte Loaf

, 23 ingredients, Makes 1 large 9×5-inch Pullman loaf

8 tbsp / 115 g unsalted butter, room temperature (for the shortbread)
1/3 cup / 70 g packed light brown sugar (for the shortbread)
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 1/4 cups / 155 g all purpose gluten free flour blend
1/3 tsp xanthan gum (omit if blend contains it)
8 tbsp / 115 g unsalted butter, chopped (for the caramel)
1 1/4 cups / 250 g packed light brown sugar (for the caramel)
1/2 cup / 120 ml light corn syrup

+4

Gluten Free Millionaire's Shortbread

, 12 ingredients, Makes 9 bars

2 cups / 480 ml warm water (105-110°F / 40-45°C)
5 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
6 cups / 750 g bread flour, plus more as needed
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp cornmeal (for dusting baking sheets)

+5

Homemade Bagels

, 13 ingredients, Makes 12 bagels

1 cup / 120 g fine cornmeal
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup / 113 g unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
1/3 cup / 67 g light or dark brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp / 30 ml honey

+2

My Favorite Cornbread

, 10 ingredients, Makes 9 servings

3/4 cup / 180 ml whole milk
3 tbsp / 43 g unsalted butter
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 standard packet)
2 3/4 cups / 344 g all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
3 tbsp / 43 g unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)

+6

Easy Cinnamon Rolls (from scratch)

, 14 ingredients, Makes 10-12 rolls

1 1/2 cups / 345 ml warm milk
6 tbsp / 86 g unsalted butter, softened
4 cups / 480 g bread flour (not all-purpose)
2 tbsp / 25 g white granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp / 9 g salt
1 1/2 tsp / 5.4 g bread machine (instant) yeast

Bread Machine White Bread (2 lb Loaf)

, 6 ingredients, Roughly 12 slices

1 cup / 237 g water, warmed (about 105-110°F / 40-43°C)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for the oil mixture, half for the dough)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for the dough)
2 1/2 cups / 312 g all-purpose flour
1/3 cup / 75 g vegetable oil, divided (half goes into the dough)
1/3 cup / 75 g vegetable oil, divided (remaining half goes on the pan)

+11

Cactus Bread

, 19 ingredients, Makes 12 servings

50-100 g / 1/4-1/2 cup bubbly, active starter
375 g / 1 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp warm water
500 g / 4 cups + 2 tbsp bread flour
9-13 g / 1.5-2.5 tsp fine sea salt

Homemade Sourdough Bread

, About 1 day (8–10 h rise + 12–48 h cold proof, then baking), 4 ingredients, Makes 1 loaf

3/4 cup / 180 ml milk, warmed to 110°F / 43°C
1 tbsp / 13 g granulated sugar (to activate the yeast)
2 1/2 tsp / 9 g active dry yeast
1/2 cup / 97 g granulated sugar, remaining (for the dough)
1/2 cup / 120 g Greek yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup / 113 g salted butter, very softened (for the dough)
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp / 4 g vanilla bean paste or extract (for the dough)

+11

Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls

, 19 ingredients, Makes 8 larger or 12 smaller rolls

1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, in small bite-size pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder (for the chicken)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika (for the chicken)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
salt to taste (for the chicken)

+25

Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bread

, 33 ingredients

1/4 cup / 31 g all-purpose flour (for the streusel)
2 tablespoons / 30 g granulated sugar (for the streusel)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons / 43 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour (for the batter)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature

+10

Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread

, 18 ingredients, Makes one 9×5-inch loaf

2 1/2 cups / 300 g all-purpose flour (plain flour)
2 1/3 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 cup / 250 ml lukewarm water
1/2 tbsp honey (or sugar)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (in the dough)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to grease the pan)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle on top)

+2

Focaccia Loaf Bread

, 10 ingredients, Makes one loaf, 10-12 slices

2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup / 100 g light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup / 65 g granulated sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable oil
1/4 cup / 60 g full-fat sour cream, room temperature

+7

Amish Apple Fritter Loaf

, 1 h 5 min, 15 ingredients, Makes one loaf, 8 slices

1/3 cup / 80 ml warm whole milk (100-110°F / 38-43°C)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 large egg
1 cup / 125 g unbleached all-purpose flour (in the sponge)
1 cup / 125 g unbleached all-purpose flour (sprinkled over the sponge)
1/3 cup / 65 g sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temp

+3

Brioche

, About 12 h (mostly rising and chilling), 11 ingredients, Makes 3 loaves

2 tbsp / 20 g flour (for the tangzhong)
2 tbsp / 27 g water (for the tangzhong)
4 1/2 tbsp / 60 g milk (for the tangzhong)
1 tbsp / 10 g active dry or instant yeast
2 tbsp / 20 ml lukewarm water (for the yeast)
2 1/3 cups / 380 g AP flour (for the dough)
1/4 cup / 60 g sugar
1 tsp / 3 g salt

+4

Japanese Milk Bread

, 12 ingredients

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water (110°F / 43°C)
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
2 Tbsp sugar (coconut or brown sugar)
3 1/4 cups / 430 g all-purpose flour (plus more for handling)
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup / 75 g dried cranberries (heaping)
1/2 cup / 60 g walnuts, chopped (heaping)

No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

, About 11 h 30 min (mostly rising), 7 ingredients, Makes 12 slices

3 cups / 375 g all-purpose flour (for the dough)
1/2 tsp instant yeast
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup / 60 g chopped walnuts
1 cup / 120 g dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups / 355 ml room-temperature water
2 tbsp liquid honey (for the dough; or vegan substitute)
3 tbsp / 25 g all-purpose flour (for dusting & shaping)

+1

No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread with Honey

, About 14–20 h (mostly the 12–18 h rise), 9 ingredients, Makes 1 loaf (12 servings)

1/2 cup / 115 g butter, softened
2/3 cup / 130 g granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups / 190 g all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk or almond milk, room temp
2 large apples, peeled and chopped small (not fine)

+6

Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread

, 14 ingredients, Makes one 9×5 loaf (8 servings)

1 cup / 240 ml warm milk (115°F / 46°C)
2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup / 75 g salted butter, melted (under 110°F / 43°C)
1/2 cup / 100 g granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
4 cups / 500 g bread flour (first addition)
up to 1/2 cup / 60 g bread flour (only if needed)

+8

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon Copycat)

, 1 h 42 min, 16 ingredients, Makes 12 rolls