I don't know about you, but I think a warm piece of fresh bread [1] with a slab of creamy butter [2] is about as close to heaven as you can get. However, the thought of baking my own loaf rather than buying it from the store can seem really daunting. If you watch any baking shows [3], you probably know words like "proofing" and "rising" very well without actually knowing what the hell to do. So, to make things easier so that you can have that freshly-baked bread smell in your own home, we've rounded up some of the best sweet and savory bread recipes. Whether you love sourdough or are all about that cinnamon bread, keep reading to find a recipe that'll take your baking stills [4] to the next level.
Skillet Cornbread
This cornbread would be the perfect side to a bowl of chili, soup, or salad. Or, just take a big, warm slice to enjoy on its own.
Get the recipe: skillet cornbread [6]
Easy, Whole Wheat(ish) Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread made simple? Yes, please!
Get the recipe: easy, whole wheat(ish) sourdough bread [7]
High Protein Banana Bread
Banana bread may be sweet, but it can still be healthy! Grab a slice of this for a post-workout snack or quick breakfast.
Get the recipe: high protein banana bread [8]
No-Knead Buttermilk Pull-Apart Rolls
These rolls are great by themselves, or you can make a whole pan of sandwiches with them in one easy go.
Get the recipe: no-knead buttermilk pull-apart rolls [9]
Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
How gorgeous are these dinner rolls? The use of sweet potatoes gives them a unique and slightly sweet flavor.
Get the recipe: sweet potato dinner rolls [10]
Whole Wheat Molasses Rolls
The use of molasses in this recipe gives these rolls a deeper flavor than most dinner rolls. We'd eat these with a bit of butter or drizzled with a touch of honey!
Get the recipe: whole wheat molasses rolls [11]
Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate Chips
Pumpkin bread may be most popular in the Fall, but we recommend baking it all year long. The added dark chocolate chips makes this the perfect dessert loaf.
Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin bread with dark chocolate chips [12]
Herby Everything Cheddar Swirl Buns
These buns entail a little more than your average loaf or roll, but they are oh so worth it. They have cheddar cheese, thyme leaves, and everything bagel seasoning — what's not to love?
Get the recipe: herby everything cheddar swirl buns [13]
Blueberry Bread
Tired of overnight oats or cereal for breakfast? Shake things up with this sweet and fruity blueberry bread! Even better, try dressing it up with a little butter and jam.
Get the recipe: blueberry bread [14]
Beer Bread Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Yes, technically these are muffins, but they have "bread" in their name, so we're rolling with it.
Get the recipe: beer bread cinnamon roll muffins [15]
Parker House Dinner Rolls With Almond Raspberry Butter
Look at those flakey layers of carbs! The crunchy outside and soft, pillowy inside of these rolls is hard to beat.
Get the recipe: Parker House dinner rolls with almond raspberry butter [16]
Sourdough Cinnamon and Date Swirl Bread
The sweetness of the dates mixed with the spiciness of the cinnamon makes this bread the stuff if sweet tooth dreams.
Get the recipe: sourdough cinnamon and date swirl bread [17]