Breads

Bagels from scratch? It's easier than you might think and a heck of a lot more rewarding than you'd ever imagine. The proof is in these chewy rye lovelies.

A no-fuss approach to making bread from renowned Sullivan Street Bakery founder Jim Lahey. You may not go back to store-bought.

Dimpled with a lightly salted top, focaccia is a chewy and tender Italian bread that's also impressively light and airy when made properly. This recipe shows you how.

Homemade bread that's healthy but doesn't taste it. Light, airy, and appealing even to kids, this is the recipe you've been seeking.

Get ready for an upgraded banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or anytime you really want something a little sweet.

Filone’s chewy crust and light, airy crumb make this everyday Italian bread a standout. Especially doable if it's your first-time with sourdough bread baking.

A traditional Portuguese cornbread that's unlike its American counterpart. There's nothing crumbly about it although there is a heck of a lot to love about it.

Crumpets with butter. How very English. And how very enticing according to everyone who's tried this authentic homemade version.

You're gonna be astounded at just how easy pretzel rolls are to make at home. And yes, they taste like the real authentic German deal.

Most Americans know grissini as those pale breadsticks in the long waxen envelopes at old-time Italian restaurants. How sad for us. Perhaps we can do something about that.

Cinnamon rolls just got even better thanks to crisp, golden edges that come from being baked in a classic cast iron skillet. Make a single ginormous roll or more modest individual rolls.

If something looks like banana bread and tastes like banana bread, chances are it's banana bread. Unless it's these cute little banana muffins that are crammed full of chocolate and coconut.

A traditional bread that's heavily punctuated with Portuguese loveliness, including chouriço, presunto, and sheep's milk cheese. Practically a meal unto itself. And a damn satiating one at that.

A sturdy, healthy whole-wheat loaf brimming with nutty goodness, this bread takes its crunch from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds. Fantastic as toast and for sandwiches.

The familiar pita bread but made with whole grain flour and sourdough starter. Still puffs. Still amazes. In looks as well as taste.

Who knew that making your own crackers could be so easy?! This dough is a cinch to work with although the results disappear rather frighteningly quickly when there's wine involved.

Dense and savory, this bread recipe is shot through with cheddar cheese and plenty of green chiles for an inspired loaf of amazingness, New Mexico style.

This cranberry orange pecan bread is an enticing balance of tart and sweet in a fetching cake-like delivery system. Quite tempting at all times, though especially come November.

A Tuscan tradition we learned from Italian winemakers that's essentially flatbread baked with grapes that turn magnificently jammy and sweet and lovely.

Far easier to make than you might imagine. And unspeakably more flavorful than anything you can find that's store-bought.