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Comforting Yeast Breads to Bake on Lazy Weekends

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By Marissa Wu Updated January 03, 2022
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Although yeast bread recipes take a pinch more patience than quick breads, nothing tastes quite as comforting or makes the kitchen smell more inviting. Homemade bread, whether as a sandwich or Parker House roll, can elevate any meal from good to great. Baking in a cold kitchen? Turn your microwave into a proof box: Heat 2 cups water in a glass measuring cup for 4 minutes. Move water to back of microwave. Set dough, covered in a bowl, in the center. Shut the door (with microwave off); let rise. Want to make sure your yeast is still good? Be sure to proof it before you get started. Lunchtime will get a whole lot tastier when sandwiches are made with slices of perfectly soft homemade loaves.

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Sally Lunn Bread

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Recipe: Sally Lunn Bread

The no-knead recipe came from England, but Southerners have been starry-eyed for the brioche-like loaf for decades.

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Sweet Potato Rolls

Sweet Potato Rolls
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sweet Potato Rolls

These dinner rolls are also terrific for sandwiches. Sweet potato adds a fun orange hue and earthy sweetness. 

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Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

50 Best Thanksgiving Homemade Crescent Rolls
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Recipe: Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

This from-scratch recipe is suited for any level of cook—even first timers. Test Kitchen Tip: Brush unbaked rolls with a lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and fennel seeds. Or, brush unbaked rolls with melted butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, coarsely ground pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.

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Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

Citrus Pull-Apart Bread
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Recipe: Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

This makes two gorgeous loaves for breakfast, tea, or coffee. Keep one and share the other.

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Potato Bread

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Recipe: Potato Bread

Something about potatoes yields an incredibly soft, fluffy loaf. The added bonus? It'll keep for longer than your regular wheat bread. Try this recipe if you need to use up leftover mashed potatoes or the remaining spuds in the pantry.

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Blueberry-Citrus Rolls with Orange Glaze

Blueberry-Citrus Rolls with Orange Glaze
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Blueberry-Citrus Rolls with Orange Glaze

Move over, blueberry muffins. There's a decadent, sticky new kid on the block.

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Apple Cinnamon Bread

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Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Bread

Serve thick slices at breakfast or as a snack. Toast, make French toast, or enjoy plain—that's the beauty of our Apple Cinnamon Bread.

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Buttermilk Fantail Rolls

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Recipe: Buttermilk Fantail Rolls

Brushing these rolls with melted butter and sprinkling with sea salt really takes them over the top.

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Rosemary Focaccia with Stewed Grapes and Olives

Rosemary Focaccia with Stewed Grapes and Olives
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Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia with Stewed Grapes and Olives

If you want to give your focaccia a little pizazz, Stewed Grapes and Olives is a quick recipe that will instantly add something special.

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Sandwich Bread

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Recipe: Sandwich Bread

Take your sandwiches to another level with homemade bread. You can freeze extra slices and use them for grilled cheese and French toast.

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Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread
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Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

It's a shortcut cinnamon roll with a deliciously crunchy cinnamon cap on every buttery layer.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
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Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

There's nothing quite like a cinnamon roll warm from the oven, dripping with icing on a Saturday morning. Nothing else can compete. Not even close.

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No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

No-Knead Buttermilk Bread
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Recipe: No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

This tender loaf is low effort but every bit as delicious as if you had spent the whole afternoon kneading.

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Potato Rolls

Potato Rolls
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Recipe: Potato Rolls

Consider these the individual serving of Potato Bread. Serving them piping hot is obligatory.

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Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese

Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Icing
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Recipe: Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese

Studded with cranberries and drizzled with Orange-Cream Cheese glaze, our Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread is a sweet tea-time snack.

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Lagniappe Bread Rolls

Melissa Martin’s Lagniappe Bread Rolls
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Recipe: Lagniappe Bread Rolls

Southern Living 2020 Cook of the Year Melissa Martin shares her recipe for this comforting Cajun bread roll. Slightly sweet, these rolls are nice and pillowy, needing only a dab of butter.

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Carey Hynes' Parker House Rolls

Carey Hynes Parker House Rolls
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Recipe: Carey Hynes' Parker House Rolls

These are everything a good Parker House roll should be. Buttery, sweet, and incredibly soft.

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Buttery Yeast Rolls

Buttery Yeast Rolls, Twisted Rolls with Everything-Bagel Seasoning, and Knot Rolls with Herb Butter
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Recipe: Buttery Yeast Rolls

Everyone needs a standard roll recipe in their recipe tin. This is it. Turn the extras (if there are any) into sandwiches and sliders.

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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze
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Recipe: Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze

If you thought that traditional cinnamon rolls were divine, wait until you taste these Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Sweet apple butter runs through the dough, balanced by crunchy pecans. You'll want to make these all year long.

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Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Rosemary Focaccia Bread
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Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Fragrant rosemary elevates an otherwise simple bread recipe. Serve with generous amounts of good olive oil and balsamic.

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