10 homemade bread recipes worth baking

Some people say that happiness is eating a slice of fresh homemade bread, richly fragrant and still piping hot from the oven. Others prefer their bread toasted with a dollop of their favourite jam, as part of a hearty sandwich or simply to soak up Mom’s world-famous gravy.

Whether you enjoy your bread as an appetizer for dinner, as a way of turning a bowl of soup into a meal, or for a satisfying whenever-you’re-hungry snack, here are 10 recipes for homemade bread that are better than any you’ve ever tasted.

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If you feel a baking spree coming on but worry about eating too many carbs, consider whole-grain rye bread. Packed with lots of fibre and big flavour, rye bread is not only good for your blood sugar, it’s also perfect for serving up your favourite sandwich fixings.

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The old-fashioned goodness of this nutty, crunchy bread naturally makes it the ideal base for sandwiches, but you’ll also want to try it toasted with homemade jam or a pat of slowly melting golden butter. This recipe is so sensational even Grandma would give it a thumbs up!

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Although sourdough bread has a distinctive tart taste, you can use it wherever you might use “regular” bread: try it for hamburgers, as a crunchy accompaniment to al dente spaghetti and sauce, or paired with soup. Fresh sourdough bread is superb at bringing out the best in almost any type of meal.

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Warm, buttery-soft and delicately flaky, who doesn’t dream of these delicious rolls served at breakfast (or brunch) with a cup of your favourite coffee, a heaping portion of bacon and eggs, and a lazy Sunday afternoon stretching out in front of you.

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For a traditional taste that will take you back to the Old Country, nothing beats fresh focaccia – enriched with olive oil, sprinkled with fresh rosemary and seasoned with salt before cooking. Several just-as-delicious variations on this recipe use other herbs or chopped olives.

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Fresh homemade pita tastes so much better and is cheaper than store-bought. What’s more, this popular staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine is wonderfully versatile: pita bread is equally at home toasted and served with dip as it is when used as a base for pizza.

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Could there be any other bread more satisfying than a slice of multigrain? In this recipe, whole wheat flour, rye flour, stone-ground cornmeal, wheat bran, wheat germ and buttermilk form a hearty, wholesome bread that your whole family will want at practically every meal.

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Golden, crusty and savoury – this loaf is essentially a big scone and is totally irresistible. You may have trouble finding such a bread at the supermarket at any price. Luckily, you don't need to because it’s easy to make at home and the flavour is outstanding.

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If you crave a satisfying side dish for savoury soups and stews, consider a classic: Irish soda bread. This age-old bread is beloved for its heartiness and simplicity. Topped with a few seeds or oatmeal, this wonderful accompaniment to almost any meal isn’t only for St. Patrick’s Day.

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A good meal is made even better when it’s finished off with French bread: to soak up the gravy, hold the cheese or complement the salad. If the aroma of fresh French bread at the bakery is a treat, imagine how good your kitchen will smell – especially knowing how easy it was to make.

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