The Italian Baker's Pane di Como

This bread from The Italian Baker uses what it calls a "starter" but it's not a sourdough starter. It's a pre-ferment using commercial yeast. The long pre-ferment adds a lot of flavor and the method of rising in a basket adds texture to the surface of the bread.

The Italian Baker's Semelle Rolls

Semelle are little rolls from Florence where the dough is used to make several different buns including some that require special cutters. This recipe from The Italian Baker is astonishingly easy (you don't need the special cutters) and the results are pretty darned good.

Long Loaves Recipe | Bread Baking

I'm not going to call these French bread or baguettes, because they are neither. What they are, though, is good. My secret weapon, semolina flour, adds a richness to the bread that I love. These are softer loaves. Still substantial, but also a bit airy. They're perfect for sandwiches—soft enough to bite into without breaking teeth or gouging the roof of your mouth with sharp crusty shards, but hearty enough to stand up to whatever fillings you choose.

Perfect Whole Wheat Bread

This whole wheat bread recipe makes perfect sandwiches and toast, and it has a rich, complex flavor. Give this whole wheat bread a try and you'll see how easy it is to make!

Homemade White Bread

There's nothing like a loaf of homemade bread! With a fluffy texture and soft, butter-topped crust, this white bread recipe is versatile and delicious. Tutorial written for bakers of all skill levels.

'Pizza' Bread

These soft, olive oil-y buns are scented with tomato and oregano and coated with parmesan cheese. Tear into them to get at the oozy core of melted provolone.

No Knead Pizza Bianca

Pizza need not have sauce or cheese in order for it to be insanely delicious.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread with Oats and Pecans

This recipe for hearty wheat bread with oats hails from Amy's Bread in New York City. It's chock full of oats and pecans to make for a beautifully texture bread perfect for toast and sandwiches.

Peanut Butter Bread with White Whole Wheat Recipe | Bread Baking

I've made peanut butter bread a number of different ways, but I didn't think about adding whole wheat flour to the recipe until recently. White whole wheat is the perfect ingredient, adding its own subtle nuttiness to the taste, and more texture as well. If you're trying to add more whole grains to your diet, this is a pretty unobtrusive way to get them in. Everyone will notice the peanut flavor and no one will notice the grains.

The Simplest White Bread Ever Recipe | Bread Baking

You don't need fancy equipment or special ingredients to make a good loaf of bread. This recipe proves it. It's probably the simplest bread I've ever made, in terms of ingredients, equipment, and the amount of work required. If you've never made a loaf of bread before, this could be the gateway bread to lead you into the wonderful world of yeasty things.