Bread recipes

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker – or do it the traditional way

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

Homemade fried bread is the perfect accompaniment to eggs or a full English fry-up. It's super-simple to make and needs just two ingredients

A clever idea for using up stale bread, these dumplings would be a welcome addition to any wintry stew or casserole. They're traditionally boiled and served sliced

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 vibrant spring onions the star of the show, scattered over creamy, tangy feta and soft flatbreads for a simple yet stunning lunch

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

Make garlic bread in the air-fryer to enjoy with pizza or pasta using small baguettes or a ciabatta loaf. You can add cheese, if you like

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

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

Bake these simple white bread rolls for sandwiches, burger buns or to dunk in soup. Using only a handful of ingredients, bread-making has never been so easy

Master the art of how to make sourdough bread with our step-by-step recipe. Learn how to create a starter, levain and the loaf itself with our expert tips.

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

Make a simple, homemade version of this classic Italian bread. Serve our rosemary focaccia alongside pasta dishes or enjoy with green salads

Use our easy gluten-free bread recipe to make light, fluffy breads which can be used for scooping up sauces, served alongside curries or served as a lunchtime snack with some dips

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

Try making a loaf of this Italian white bread with our simple recipe. Get that characteristic 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

Want a simple bread recipe? This Irish soda bread requires no kneading or proving, is yeast-free and takes mere minutes to prepare. Above all, it's delicious

Kids can help with this super-simple bread recipe. Use whichever flour you like, granary, wholemeal or white

Make your own Indian flatbreads at home and you'll never go back to buying them. Delicious eaten warm, these naans are ideal served with your favourite curry

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