Bread Recipes

Election Day Loaf is a traditional spiced yeast bread loaded with raisins, walnuts, and candied citron, baked in a tube pan and glazed with orange icing. A historic New England celebration bread.

Homemade English muffins cooked on a griddle in DIY tuna can rings, made from a simple yeast sponge dough with butter. Nooks-and-crannies texture that beats store-bought, with whole wheat and raisin variations.

The everything bagel sandwich loaded with corned beef, liverwurst, Monterey Jack, and a tangy dill-pickle slaw. Open-faced deli-counter overload that tastes like a New York lunch.

Savory cheese bread with cottage cheese, cheddar and sautéed onions. Quick bread baked in a round pan topped with poppy seeds in 35 minutes.

These individual danish pastries are filled with raisins and topped with a delicious graze.

Farmer's yeast starter, the old-fashioned way. Hops, potatoes, honey, and whole wheat flour build a wild, lively starter for hand-raised loaves. Refrigerator-keeper.

New England-style steamed brown bread with graham flour, molasses, raisins, and a long 3-hour steam in a covered tin. Dense, dark, traditional companion to baked beans.

Peanut butter bread machine loaf with brown sugar and just six ingredients. Slightly sweet, nutty yeast bread that's perfect for PB&J sandwiches or French toast.

Old-fashioned feather muffins made with just six pantry staples for a light, tender crumb. A simple vintage recipe that bakes up in minutes.

Earthy and textured, this is great as a snack or at a party. For a party, double this to make 1 large or 2 regular loaves.

Fitascetta is an Italian bread ring topped with red onions slow-cooked for 40 minutes until silky and sweet. A yeasted olive oil dough shaped into a ring and baked golden.

Quick flame-toasted whole wheat tortillas with charred spots and puffy steam pockets, brushed with butter for fresh-from-the-comal flavor in minutes.

Old-school Italian focaccia built on a two-stage rise, olive oil, and unbleached flour. A chewy, golden flatbread ready for any topping from rosemary to olives.

Homemade olive oil focaccia with coarse sea salt, kneaded by hand and baked at high heat until golden and crusty. A simple Italian flatbread with optional olives or onion toppings.

Emeril-style focaccia topped with olive oil, mixed herbs, and grated Parmesan. Press dimples into the dough, drizzle, season, and bake until golden. Simple and straightforward.

Focaccia Provencale: a Southern French-style focaccia topped with tomato, basil, garlic, black olives, oregano, and olive oil. Two round loaves for sharing or dipping.