35 Non-Scary Bread Recipes Anyone Can Bake
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020Intimidated by homemade bread? Don't be! These easy bread recipes are perfect for beginners. We've got a selection of quick breads and great starter recipes if you're new to yeast.
Best ever banana bread
“Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is that good!” —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Swiss beer bread
“This recipe is a favorite because it isn’t greasy like some cheese bread I have tried. It will not last long!” —Debi Wallace, Chestertown, New York
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Favorite Irish soda bread
“My best friend, Rita, shared this irresistible Irish soda bread recipe. It bakes up high, with a golden brown top and a combination of sweet and savory flavors.” —Jan Alfano, Prescott, Arizona
Crusty homemade bread
“Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs, and dried fruits.” —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Basic homemade bread
“If you’d like to learn how to bake bread, here’s a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There’s nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes.” —Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Sticky cinnamon-sugar monkey bread
“You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and put all the sauce ingredients in the pan so it’s ready for the morning. You can sprinkle chopped nuts in with the dough pieces before pouring the sauce on and baking.” — Diana Kunselman, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania.
Did you know this quick bread has only two ingredients?
Fluffy biscuits
“If you’re looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden-brown rolls bake up tall, light, and tender. They’re good on their own, but taste even better served warm and spread with butter or jam.” —Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
Country cinnamon swirl bread
“I’m always busy with three active sons, so this rich quick bread is a favorite. I like to wrap these loaves to give as gifts.” —Sharon Walker, Huntington Station, New York.
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Honey cornbread
“It’s a pleasure to serve this moist cornbread to family and guests. Honey gives it a slightly sweet taste. Most people find it’s difficult to eat just one piece.” —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey
Sweet potato cinnamon bread
“My family loves quick bread. This one is moist and spicy. If you don’t have mini loaf pans it works just as well in regular size pans.” —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania.
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French loaves
“My kids love to help me make this delicious bread recipe. It’s quite easy, and they enjoy the fact that they can be eating fresh bread in less than two hours!” —Denise Boutin, Grand Isle, Vermont
Dutch apple loaf
“Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes well, so I often have a loaf on hand for church bazaars.” —Gladys Meyer, Ottumwa, Iowa
Golden honey pan rolls
“A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about 2 hours compared to the traditional method. The rich buttery taste of these rolls is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough!” —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Herb quick bread
“This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh, green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful treat any time of the year.” —Donna Roberts, Shumway, Illinois
Elvis banana bread
“As a toddler, my son loved bananas, so we always had them in the house. We didn’t always eat them all before they were too ripe, so we experimented beyond basic banana bread. That’s how we came up with Elvis bread!” —Liz Somppi, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Icebox rolls
“I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they’d be ready to bake on Sunday for company or someone just dropping by. Although they take a little time to prepare, they’re really not all that difficult to make. And there’s nothing in the stores that can compare to them!” —Jean Fox, Welch, Minnesota
Pina colada zucchini bread
“At my husband’s urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and won first place! I think you’ll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors.” —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania
Chocolate chai mini loaves
“This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad when I make it because I give her a loaf and she can’t help but eat the whole thing!” —Lisa Christensen, Poplar Grove, Illinois
Bread machine naan
“Chewy yeast-raised flatbread is a snap to make in a bread machine. Serve naan with your favorite Indian dish to soak up the curry and sauces.” —Shannon Ventresca, Middleboro, Massachusetts
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Cowboy cornbread
“This cornbread is richer and sweeter than others I’ve tried, and especially luscious alongside ham and beans.” —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
Potato pan rolls
“My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don’t take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast.” —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming
Cranberry orange walnut bread
“Coming from Oregon, a state famous for its cranberries, this bread is a given at our house. Each fall my husband and I scrounge around for walnuts to go in it. It’s a regular on our table, and not just on Thanksgiving. I freeze the berries so I have a ready supply all year long.” —Elaine Kremenak, Grants Pass, Oregon
Cheesy garlic herb quick bread
“This could be the perfect bread for any dish. The sharp cheddar cheese makes it irresistible.”—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Parmesan zucchini bread
“This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice.” —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Seeded whole-grain loaf
“My husband and I want whole grain bread, but we don’t like the spongy store-bought whole wheat bread. I drastically altered one of my favorite batter bread recipes to create this earthy bread. It is crunchy, chewy, and easy. The add-ins are just suggestions. Sometimes I use pepitas, sesame seeds, or even 1/4 cup of a multi-grain hot cereal mix.” —Amber Rife, Columbus, Ohio
Jalapeno buttermilk cornbread
“If you’re from the South, you have to have a good cornbread recipe. Here’s a healthier version of my mom’s skillet cornbread.” —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas
Sour cream chive bread
“This savory loaf mildly flavored with chives is delicious when served warm with a meal, soup, salad, or stew. It also tastes wonderful toasted the next day for breakfast.” —Deborah Plank, West Salem, Ohio
Swirl cinnamon bread
“If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft, and moist inside. Make extra loaves for the holidays and give them to family and friends.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Originally Published: August 17, 2020
Originally Published on Taste of Home