Bread Recipe Using Active Dry Yeast

Got a packet of active dry yeast? Then you're one step closer to making one of thesedelicious breads. In the mood for something savory? This focaccia is exactly what you need. Sweet? Try thisCranberry Pull-Apart Bread with Orange-cream Cheese Icing. Do you just want some simple, homemade white bread for your PB&J? We've got you covered there too. No matter what you're looking for, you'll love this collection of 30 bread recipes with active dry yeast.

Warm, light, and fluffy, these extra-special buns will be the talk of the buffet line. This fall, we’re sneaking sweet potatoes into everything, from our biscuits to gnocchi to waffles. Accordingly, mashed sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient in these bright, festive rolls.

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If you’re looking for an impressive bread recipe, this is it. Meet lard bread: We’re talking meaty, savory, and yeasty, perfect for a crowd, and let’s not forget beautiful. The swirl from the meat and cheese goes throughout the bread, which is slightly dense and chewy, but in the best way.

Dutch Oven No Knead Bread (with Perfect Crusty Crust!)

Our classic, standard focaccia recipe yields an oily (but not overpowering!) and flavorful loaf that’s super crisp on the bottom, just like a really good pizza crust. If you have the right tools, focaccia isn’t difficult. Letting the dough sit overnight helps it relax and will make a better bread.

Sure, you could make crescent rolls from store-bought, refrigerated dough, but for holidays and other special occasions, surprise everyone with buttery, pillowy homemade rolls. The key to the recipe is making a porridge with the cornmeal (in Step 1), which allows you to add more moisture to the dough,

Our beautiful Easter centerpiece bread offers a healthier take on the classic egg- and butter-enriched bread. It’s made completely with white whole-wheat flour and less added sugar (in this case, honey) than many traditional recipes. Our techniques and ingredient choices leave you with a soft, fluffy, lightly sweet bread that’ll garner raves.

Best Whole Wheat Bread

Soft, tender, pillowy, and buttery. What's not to love? Once you go homemade, it's hard to go back to store-bought dinner rolls. 

Texas Roadhouse’s buttery-sweet rolls are cherished far and wide for good reason—they’re delicious. And now, you can enjoy a fresh, warm batch at home, anytime you please.

Our beautiful Easter centerpiece bread offers a healthier take on the classic egg- and butter-enriched bread. It’s made completely with white whole-wheat flour and less added sugar (in this case, honey) than many traditional recipes. Our techniques and ingredient choices leave you with a soft, fluffy, lightly sweet bread that’ll garner raves: The soaking step at the beginning allows the dense flour to hydrate more fully, resulting in a more tender bread, and the vital wheat gluten—which you’ll find near the yeast and flour in well-stocked supermarkets—aids in tenderness as well. The colored eggs are decorative, though you could eat them if you’d like (they’ll be overcooked). If they discolor from baking, simply twist to remove them, and replace with more vibrant eggs. The finished bread is gloriously large and serves a crowd. If you have leftovers, try slicing and toasting for breakfast—or using for French toast or bread pudding.

Easy French Bread Recipe (only 4 Ingredients!)

The entire family will love the sticky-fingered fun of tearing apart these sweet layers filled with tangy cranberries and bright orange zest. The recipe makes two loaves of bread; give one as a gift, and take the other to brunch.

Like a cross between a buttermilk biscuit and a Parker House roll, these addictively light and buttery biscuits have added color, flavor and texture from yellow cornmeal. Your guest will be intrigued by the little touch of Southern cornbread flavor, even if it is a biscuit!

The dough can be made up to 1 week in advance; and stored in the refrigerator. Honestly, these angel biscuits come by their name because they taste like they’re sent right from heaven to our plate!

Buttery White Bread Recipe (instant Yeast)

Bake these light and tender whole-grain rolls ahead and freeze up to 1 month, or make the dough ahead and bake on the day: Punch down the risen dough to form a ball, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours or overnight. Return to a bowl and let rise at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours before shaping.

There's just nothing like a toasty English muffin slathered in butter. Trust us, you haven’t lived until you’ve had a fresh one made from scratch. A great weekend cooking project, these classic English muffins are surprisingly easy to make, even for an inexperienced baker.

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As any true bagel enthusiast knows, store-bought simply can’t compare to a freshly baked, New York-style bagel. And while they may seem intimidating to make on your own, rest assured, a great bagel is relatively simple to make and uses just a few pantry ingredients.

The Best Homemade Bread Recipe

The surprising tang of the pickles is just the salty burst that your next focaccia bread needs. Topped with grated white cheddar cheese, this easy-to-make, homemade bread has the perfect balance of savory, salty, and cheesy. 

Already widely loved in the context of salad, the incredible trio of bright orange, sweet and earthy fennel, and salty olives shines in this impressive focaccia loaf. Want to take it up a notch? Enjoy this wow-worthy bread warm, with generous smear of softened goat cheese.

Making your own bread at home might sound intimidating, but this simple Rosemary Focaccia recipe will turn you into a full-time bread-baker. Even though the homemade dough needs time to rise, this bread recipe isn’t extremely time-intensive, especially for how decadent it tastes.

Rustic Bread Recipe With Instant Yeast

This playful take on the classic orange roll makes for a perfect treat for Mother’s Day, a bridal brunch, baby showers, or the next time you wanna bring a little extra cheer to you weekend breakfast spread. A tender, buttery dough encases a sticky lemon filling and is then glazed with a bright pink lemonade glaze. This sweet-tart glaze, which we make using powdered pink lemonade mix, is also a great way to spruce up a bundt cake, pound cake, muffins, or scones. We opted for Country Time brand lemonade mix, which you can find on the beverage aisle of your favorite supermarket. 

Flatbreads quickly cook on a griddle set over hot coals. Prep and portion the dough ahead to keep time at the grill to a minimum. Serve these homemade flatbreads with juicy grilled lamb and a trio of savory sauces. 

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This may feel like a steep hill to climb for a piece of toast, but any bread you make will be leagues better than something that came from a bag, and you, lucky being, get all the therapeutic benefits of kneading it, and if you’ve never made bread before, it’s worth trying and easier than you might think.

Amish White Bread (best Soft Sandwich Bread!)

With just enough black pepper to make it spicy and herbs and duck fat to add richness, this bread is the epitome of savory and delicious. Duck fat can be found at specialty stores, but you can substitute chicken or turkey fat as well. Make sure to purchase active dry yeast (as opposed to rapid rise) for this recipe.

Start the oven very hot; it will lose a bit of heat when you open the door to add the egg. If you start it at 500°F, it will still be around 475°F by the time you shut the door. For a soft and runny yolk, serve the focaccia immediately.

This traditionally Jewish bread requires 2 rising times, but the rich anf fluffy result is definitely worth it. Toast it, top it with jam, or use leftovers in French toast. You can also use dark raisins, dried cranberries, or omit the raisins completely, if desired. Divide the dough into 3 pieces for easier braiding. This bread recipe is phenomenal. The best, EASY yeast bread you will ever come across, beginners will love how simple it is while bread connoisseurs will appreciate the Artisan bread qualities – the thick crispy crust and chewy crumb with big fat holes like sourdough!

Active Dry Yeast

3 minutes active effort, no knead, no stand mixer, highly flexible and forgiving, this homemade bread can be on your table in less than 3 hours OR prepare the dough up to 3 days in advance for a handy “grab and bake” option. This is life changing!

This is an extraordinary white bread recipe with outstanding results. While it’s easy and forgiving, making it suitable for beginners, experienced bakers will recognise and appreciate the Artisan bread characteristics – large holes in the crumb like your favourite sourdough bread with that signature

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Here are process steps with tips, but also see the video below – super handy to see the dough consistency, and how to form the dough.

Soft And Fluffy Japanese Milk Bread

Mix together the flour, salt and yeast, then add warm water and mix. The “dough” will be very wet and sloppy, not kneadable at all – this is what you want!

Cover with cling wrap then place it in a warm place (25 – 30°C / 77 – 86°F) for 2 hours. The dough will increase in volume by double or more, the surface will become bubbly and the dough will be wobbly, like jelly.

OPTIONAL – develop flavour: Once dough has risen, you can bake immediately. OR, for better flavour, refrigerate

Easy Homemade Bread Recipe