Bread recipes

The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread here, making this an easy picnic option. To make it veggie, look for a vegetarian pesto

Enjoy as it is with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dunking, or smear with soft goat's cheese and top with a handful of rocket

These flatbreads are a doddle – simply make a large batch out of storecupboard ingredients and freeze them for later in the week

Achieve the perfect hot cross buns with master baker, Paul Hollywood's ultimate guide to baking and decorating these delicately spiced, fruity Easter treats.

Feeding a crowd at Christmas? Incorporate some festive flavours into this tear & share bread, with rosemary-scented dough and pops of sweet cranberries

This is loosely based on the Turkish dish of lahmacun, but with a thicker bread base similar to pizza. Great for using leftover lamb, the charred aubergine gives a smoky depth

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them - perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup

Make our cherry bakewell buns for a cake sale or to share with friends over a cuppa. These easy, sticky treats are bursting with sweet raspberry jam

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

This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie - perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket

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

These tasty white bread rolls are filled with cheese and onion – let everyone help themselves as part of a buffet

Fill these steamed Chinese bread rolls with BBQ pork and pickled vegetables for a perfect Chinese New Year party nibble

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

Use your favourite cheese in these delicious rolls from Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven - ready in just 35 minutes

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food

This pizza-style bread will feed a crowd for lunch

A quick, gluten-free bread recipe - no need for yeast, ready in under an hour

This flat, round fougasse loaf is very popular all over France and is a cousin of the Italian focaccia

This recipe uses a basic bread dough method, but the mix of flours gives an interesting texture and flavour

A fiery hit that goes well with cheese

Make our easy sourdough starter seven days ahead to make our simple homemade sourdough loaf. Serve with your favourite casseroles or soups