Bread recipes

We love a slice of banana bread with crunchy walnuts and sweet dates, warm from the oven. This vegan version is great for breakfast or with an afternoon cuppa

Baking homemade bread needn't be difficult – this simple loaf recipe is easy to follow, uses a handful of ingredients and can be adapted with different flours

With its iconic crackled crust and pillowy centre, tiger bread is a fantastic baking recipe to have up your sleeve. Our easy recipe is simple, and makes a great weekend project

Make a sourdough starter from scratch, then use it to bake a flavoursome loaf of bread with our simple step-by-step recipe.

This rustic red onion & rosemary focaccia makes a great partner to salads and antipasti

Rustle up soft, fluffy naan bread topped with herby garlic butter. A perfect side dish for dunking into curries, it’s super easy to make

This is a traditional Sicilian bread that you can make in the morning to get ahead

This hearty, wholesome bread is rich in flavour and packed with seeds - try pumpkin, sunflower, poppy or linseeds

Don't be daunted by making a sourdough bread starter at home - this easy cheat's version makes a lovely loaf without the stress

Make this classic side dish with a crispy crust and buttery, garlicky centre. Our cheesy garlic bread toasts are delicious served with lasagne, soups and plenty more.

Make an easy loaf with this slow cooker bread recipe. This simple project is perfect for beginners and uses strong wholemeal or white flour

This simple loaf is easy to make but big on flavour and texture, with mature cheese, grated courgettes, oats and thyme

Bake a loaf studded with green and black olives to enjoy simply spread with butter, or for dunking into soup or a Mediterranean-style stew

A fail-safe bread recipe that produces the perfect loaf- once you've mastered it, try swapping flours and altering the shape

Try our next level recipe for crusty white bread - it takes a lot longer to prepare but the result will be the best loaf of bread you've baked at home

Bake this moreish focaccia with the flavours of the Med – it's ideal for a picnic. Or try it minus the olives, tomatoes and feta for a very reliable plain focaccia

Make this tear-and-share Ukrainian garlic bread and serve with your favourite soups and stews. It pairs beautifully with our pork rib bortsch recipe

Make the most of oats, a cupboard staple, with this moreish cheese and spring onion soda bread. Enjoy with soups, salads or simply slathered in butter

This rye bread recipe is lower in gluten than the average white loaf. It uses white or wholemeal flour to give a light texture but you can experiment with ratios

Fancy a baking project? This stunning twisted loaf with layers of dark chocolate and almonds is a good one to try when you've got a little extra time

Bake a loaf of this Italian white bread with our easy ciabatta recipe. Get that classic crisp crust and soft inside that's perfect for dipping in olive oil

This no-yeast bread is made using any plain flour you have at home. It’s slightly denser than a yeasted bread, but very satisfying spread with butter or dunked in hot soup

Make fresh, French bread at home with this simple recipe - an overnight starter called a poolish gives a golden crust and chewy middle.