Bread recipes, as prep tables

1 cup / 240 ml whole milk, warmed to 100°F / 38°C
2 Tablespoons / 25 g granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon / 9 g active dry or instant yeast
5 Tablespoons / 71 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups / 530 g bread flour, plus more for work surface
6 Tablespoons / 85 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

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Chocolate Sweet Rolls

, 3 h 45 min (mostly rising), 17 ingredients, Makes 12 rolls

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water (100–110°F / 38–43°C)
2 3/4 teaspoons / 8 g instant or active dry yeast
1 tablespoon barley malt syrup, granulated sugar, or brown sugar
4 cups / 520 g bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
2 teaspoons salt
nonstick spray, butter, or oil (for coating the bowl)
2 quarts / 1.9 L water (for boiling)
1/4 cup / 85 g barley malt syrup or honey

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Homemade Bagels

, 2 h 50 min, 10 ingredients, Makes 8 bagels

360 ml / 360 g water (at 90°F / 32°C — for dough mix)

10 g sugar

25 ml / 25 g olive oil — plus extra for the pan and drizzling

450 g bread flour (12.7% protein)

20 ml / 20 g water (to dissolve yeast)

4 g instant yeast

12 g salt

flaky salt for finishing (Maldon or similar)

Cast Iron Focaccia

, 5 h 30 min + 4–24 h cold ferment, 8 ingredients, 8 servings

1/2 cup / 120 ml warm water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups / 310 g bread flour
4 tablespoons / 60 g unsalted butter (melted)

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Pull Apart Garlic Bread

, 1 h 50 min, 12 ingredients, Makes 2 mini loaves

4 cups / 500 g bread flour

2¼ tsp active dry yeast

1 cup / 240 ml warm water (110–120°F / 43–49°C)

¼ cup / 50 g sugar

2 eggs at room temperature

¼ cup / 60 ml vegetable oil

1 tsp salt

1 egg at room temperature (for egg wash)

Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah

, 3 h 15 min, 8 ingredients, Makes one round loaf

2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
2 cups / 320 g medium-grind white or yellow cornmeal
¼ cup / 50 g sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
2½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1½ tsp Morton)
¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cups / 480 ml buttermilk

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Buttermilk Cornbread

, 40 min, 9 ingredients, Makes one 13×9" pan

½ cup warm water (105-110°F / 40-43°C) (120 mL)
1 package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons, 0.25 oz / 7 g)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2¼ cups / 300 g all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup / 80 mL plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup / 76 g butter, melted

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Naan Bread

, 1 h 30 min, 9 ingredients, 8 servings

4 teaspoons bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup / 80 g yellow cornmeal, preferably stone ground
1/3 cup / 80 ml water (rapidly boiling)
3/4 cup / 180 ml buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten lightly
remaining yellow cornmeal, preferably stone ground
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt

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Southern-Style Cornbread

, 30 min, 10 ingredients, Makes one 8-inch skillet

1 3/4 cups / 420 ml warm water
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
5 cups / 625 g all-purpose flour (plus additional for kneading)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup / 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil (for dough)
1/2 cup / 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil (for pan)
coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Anne Burrell's Focaccia

, 2 h 45 min + cooling, 8 ingredients, 8

3 cups / 360 g all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread

, 13 h 15 min (mostly rising), 9 ingredients, Makes one loaf

2 large peaches, pitted and sliced 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons / 40 g brown sugar
2 tablespoons / 30 ml water
1 cup / 235 ml plain non-dairy milk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup / 135 g sourdough discard
2 tablespoons / 30 g cane sugar
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil

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Vegan Sourdough Pancakes with Roasted Peaches

, 35 min, 15 ingredients

1 cup / 240 ml sourdough discard (active starter will also work)
3 tablespoons / 45 ml olive oil
⅓ cup / 30 g parmesan cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Sourdough Crackers

, 50 min, 6 ingredients, Makes 6 servings

2 cups / 240 g all-purpose, bread, or fresh milled flour
1 teaspoon / 6 g salt
2 teaspoons / 6 g instant yeast
1 cup / 240 ml warm water

4 Ingredient No-Knead Peasant Bread (Small Loaf)

, 1 h 45 min, 4 ingredients, Makes one small loaf

350 g / 12.3 oz water

120 g / 4.2 oz active sourdough starter

400 g / 14.1 oz bread flour

100 g / 3.5 oz whole wheat flour

10 g / 0.35 oz sea salt

20% Whole Wheat Artisan Sourdough Bread

, ~6 h + overnight chill + 45 min bake, 5 ingredients, Makes 1 loaf

24 g bread flour (for tangzhong)

2 fl oz / 60 ml water

2 fl oz / 60 ml whole milk

1 egg, room temperature

2 fl oz / 60 ml whole milk, room temperature

350 g bread flour

7.3 g instant yeast

16 g milk powder

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Japanese Milk Bread Recipe (Hokkaido Milk Bread Rolls)

, 3 h 50 min, 13 ingredients, Makes 9 rolls

1 1/4 cups / 300 ml whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup / 60 ml honey
3 tablespoons / 45 g melted butter (for dough)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups / 480 g all-purpose or bread flour
1 tablespoon / 15 g melted butter (for brushing)

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

, 2 h 15 min (mostly rising), 8 ingredients, Makes 24 rolls

250 g / 8.8 oz gluten-free plain flour
75 g / 2.6 oz caster sugar
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains this)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
175 g / 6.2 oz dairy-free butter block, cold and cubed
150 g / 5.3 oz dairy-free chocolate buttons

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

, 6 ingredients, 12 slices

3 cups + 2 tablespoons / 390 g bread flour or all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
3/4 cup / 95 g chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup / 105 g dried cranberries
1 tablespoon / 21 g honey
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water (about 95°F / 35°C)

Crusty Cranberry Nut No Knead Bread

, 12 h 30 min + 20 min cooling, 7 ingredients, 1 loaf; 10–12 servings

3 ¾ cups / 450 g bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 ¾ teaspoons / 10 g kosher salt
1 ½ cups / 360 ml warm water (120–130°F / 49–54°C)

Artisan Bread

, 2 h 30 min + overnight option, 4 ingredients, 8 loaves

3 cups / 360 g bread flour (or plain/all-purpose)
1 tablespoon / 12 g white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons / 7 g dried yeast (instant or rapid rise)
1 1/2 teaspoons / 9 g salt
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil

No Knead Artisan Bread

, 2 h 30 min + 42–45 min baking, 6 ingredients, Makes one 12-slice loaf

1 cup / 200 g rice, uncooked
2 cups / 300 g frozen shelled edamame
1 block extra firm tofu
swish of neutral oil
1/4 to 1/3 cup / 60–80 ml teriyaki or savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce
1 cucumber, finely diced
1 avocado, cut into chunks or slices
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

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Crunchy Roll Bowls

, 10 ingredients, 4 servings

50–75 g bubbly, active sourdough starter
375 g water
20 g honey (optional)
500 g bread flour or all-purpose flour
9 g fine sea salt
2–3 tbsp olive oil (for coating the pan)
Assorted toppings: rosemary, garlic cloves, flaky sea salt, tomatoes, olives, etc. (optional)

Beginner's Guide To Sourdough Focaccia Bread

, 12+ hrs (mostly overnight rise), 7 ingredients, Makes 1 large focaccia

1 cup / 240 ml all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup / 240 ml Greek yogurt, thick consistency
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, cinnamon, shredded cheese, garlic & herbs, or chocolate chips

Greek Yogurt Bagels

, 35 min, 6 ingredients, Makes 4 bagels

150g bubbly, active sourdough starter

250g warm water

25g olive oil

500g bread flour

10g fine sea salt

fine ground cornmeal or non-stick parchment paper (for Dutch oven)

Sourdough Bread for Beginners

, 2 h 30 min + 2–12 h rising, 6 ingredients, Makes 1 loaf