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27 Perfect DIY Bread Recipes

27 Perfect DIY Bread Recipes

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Want to become a master of the crumb? Then check out these 27 deliciously perfect bread recipes!

27 Perfect DIY Bread Recipes

Baking bread at home is something that is often viewed as being difficult and better left to the pros. But if there's anything we learned from our career as a baker, it's that just because something is difficult, doesn't mean it's impossible! Reap the benefits of homemade bread by mastering these recipes (because, really, what's better than the aroma of freshly-baking bread wafting through your house?)!

1. Crock Pot Bread

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Fast bread in a slow cooker.

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This is the perfect starter bread recipe to make at home as it's made with no-knead bread dough and then popped in a slow cooker to rise and bake. Isn't the thought of freshly-baked bread waiting for you after a long day of work exciting?

2. Denisa's Country Bread

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This bread recipe is made with various types of flour and seeds, making it a hearty, earthy country bread that's packed with loads of flavor! We recommend enjoying this as it is, with a pat of butter, of course.

3. Homemade English Muffins

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These little babies are way better than the storebought version.

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Eva from Eva Bakes has mastered the perfect copycat English muffin recipe! If those little rounds of bread are your jam (get it?), then this is a must-make recipe you'll enjoy (who knows, you may never buy the storebought version again!)

4. Simple Paleo Bread

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Wheat- and refined sugar-free!

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Almond flour and shredded coconut come together to create a loaf that's soft, crumbly and can be used for all of your sweet and savory meals.

5. Greek Celebration Bread

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Let the warm flavors of cinnamon, orange zest and honey slow dance in your mouth.

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This Greek bread makes for a perfect breakfast and tastes even better toasted! With rich flavors like cinnamon, orange zest, raisins, and honey, the only accompaniment this bread needs is melted butter. (What can we say, we're fans of bread and butter!)

6. Caramelized Onion, Olive & Rosemary Focaccia

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The perfect bread for just about any occasion (yeah, we're pretty much eating this for breakfast, lunch and dinner).

image via The Truffle Journal

Focaccia is like the ultimate savory bread (right after the French baguette, of course.) It's soft, has an incredible bite to it and pulls apart easier than saying the word “focaccia.” This recipe combines the best savory ingredients into one uber-focaccia loaf that's bound to be a family favorite.

7. Red Grapeseed Wheat Bread

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Soft, healthy and the perfect sandwich bread!

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Looking for a soft and healthy sandwich bread to replace your current white bread? Look no further than this red grapeseed wheat recipe! The red grapeseed lends a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with hummus and avocado, or even peanut butter and jelly!

8. Perfect NY Style Bagels

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Get that tub of cream cheese ready because there's no holding back when it comes to these bagels.

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For a long period of our lives, we were obsessed with bagels: bagels and cream cheese, bagel sandwiches, heck, we even went through a long bagel pizza phase that resulted in 10 pounds and lots of tasty memories. Now we can recreate those memories at home with these NY style bagels!

9. Homemade Masala Puri

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Enjoy this unleavened bread with some tamarind chutney.

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Masala Puri is an Indian unleavened bread that is seasoned with spices and made with whole wheat flour. It's traditionally eaten for breakfast alongside some sweet and spicy pickles, Masala Chai tea and potato sabji.

10. Cheesy Pesto Swirl Bread

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We recommend toasting this and then spreading a thin layer of goat cheese on it. Pure perfection.

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Mozzarella cheese and homemade pesto are swirled throughout this light white flour bread. Toast a slice of this bad boy, spread a thin layer of tapenade on there and you have yourself a delicious mid-day snack.

11. Chinese Bakery Coconut Buns

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Soft, rich and filled with a delicious sweet cream filling! The only thing that can make this better is a mug of freshly-brewed coffee.

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Coconut buns, aka Cocktail buns, are typically served at large family gatherings and eaten after dinner (or before, if you're like us and can't resist). These coconut buns are incredibly soft and fluffy and, SURPRISE, filled with a sweet cream filling.

12. Homemade Pretzels

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Like the ones they serve at Disneyland? Wait until you get a taste of these!

image via Pretty Plain Janes

Love pretzels? Yeah, we do too. And we don't just mean pretzels, but pretzel buns, pretzel rolls, pretzel straws, basically anything that has the world “pretzel” in it. This pretzel recipe has everything you love about the original ballpark versions, with the addition of another quality: love!

13. Homemade Hamburger Buns

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With one bite of these, you'll never be able to have any other buns again!

image via Kurry Leaves

How beautiful are these hamburger buns? Aside from being a visual feast, they're also incredibly easy to make and are everything you love about hamburger buns: soft, flavorful and tough enough to endure the sopping amount of sauce (we) usually put on there.

14. Whole Grain Biscuits

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A healthy, fibe-rich alternative to Pillsbury biscuits.

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These whole grain biscuits are a healthier, just-as-delicious alternative to the Pillsbury ones we grew up on.

15. Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread

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The perfect appetizer to serve at dinner parties.

image via The Cooking Jar

There aren't words to do this recipe justice. Just look at the picture and know this is something you have to make soon. As in, tonight.

16. Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

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High in nutrients, low in sugar and perfect for any cuisine!

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These rolls were created by Swathi with diabetics in mind. Sweet potatoes are not only a great source of carotene, fiber and vitamins, they're also wonderful at regulating blood sugar levels! If you're looking for a sweet dinner roll recipe that everyone can enjoy, this is definitely the one to try.

17. Yeast-Free Baking Powder Bread

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Not a fan of yeast? Make this bread instead.

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Not a fan of yeast? Some people aren't and that's okay. For those that would rather stay yeast-free, this recipe only uses baking powder and soda as the leaveners and still manages to taste just like the real thing.

18. Apricot & Lavender Marmalade Pull-Apart Bread

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image via Butter & Brioche

This delicious breakfast bread is made with apricot marmalade, lavender buds and dried apricot pieces resulted in a soft, sweet, warm and fruity bread. It's essentially everything our romantic dreams are made of.

19. Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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Now you can enjoy Red Lobster biscuits whenever you want!

image via Jo Cooks

Isn't the best part about going to Red Lobster getting these rolls? At least, in our opinion it is. These delicious bites of cheesy heaven are everything our adolescent/young adult memories are made of. Whenever there was a “special occasion,” we went to Red Lobster (what, I love shrimp) and my family and I would devour baskets and baskets of these rolls. If your love for these guys is as big as ours, then find joy in knowing that you can now have these whenever you want.

20. Fool-Proof Challah

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Enjoy freshly-baked homemade Challah for special occasions and breakfast.

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Challah bread is absolutely incredibly and makes the perfect French toast. We just had to put that out there already. The words “Challah French toast” were bursting from our mouths. This recipe is fairly fool-proof, so even if you're just getting into bread baking you can enjoy delicious homemade challah.

21. Grilled Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

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Say bye to wheat with this delicious gluten-free pizza crust!

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Gimme Pizza! For those who are gluten-intolerant or just looking for an alternative to traditional pizza crust, this is a great recipe that's easy to whip up and tastes amazing. It's texture is similar to that of flat bread – thin, crunchy and buttery.

22. Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bread

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Need a break from the Red Lobster rolls? Try this recipe instead!

image via Gather For Bread

I see this recipe is being an alternative to Red Lobster's cheesy biscuits as the flavors are relatively the same with the addition of zucchini and exception of other ingredients. If you're looking to expand your cheesy biscuit repertoire, this is definitely a good starting recipe.

23. Cranberries, Walnuts & Raisins Bread (aka Harvest Bread)

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image via Hungry Shots

This bread is a beautiful loaf that's perfect for fall. Enjoy a toasted slice of this bad boy for breakfast with some coffee or tea.

24. Homemade Honey Cornbread

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Rich, filled with flavor and perfect when fresh out of the oven!

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We don't make these statements lightly, but believe us when we say this is one of the best cornbread recipes out there. The sweetness of the corn and honey marry into each other to create a delicious, hearty treat that was made to be sopped up with some homemade chili.

25. Swedish Rye Bread

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image via Super Nummy

This bread recipes is ridiculously soft, like rest-my-head-and-use-this-as-a-pillow soft. The earthy, robust flavor of the rye comes through to create a delicious all-purpose bread.

26. Classic Homemade White Bread

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Replace your gross storebought bread with this delicious, wholesome homemade version!

image via Urban Bakes

Goodbye, Wonder bread and hello, homemade white bread! This is a great recipe to replace the storebought version with. We bet you won't even miss it.

27. Nutella Braided Bread

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image via Cook With Kushi

We just had to end the list with this decadent and beautiful braided Nutella bread! Don't let the picture intimidate you; there's a step-by-step tutorial that will make achieving this braided look a piece of cake (or bread).

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