Italian Bread Recipes

This crispy, golden Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs recipe is made with stale bread, dried herbs, and garlic powder, and is ready in just 20 minutes. The hero moment comes when you pulse the toasted cubes into fine, fragrant crumbs that smell far better than anything from a canister. I stopped buying the store-bought version years …

This crispy, buttery Italian Garlic Bread is made with a soft loaf, fresh garlic, and parsley, ready in just 20 minutes. The butter melts deep into the crumb while the edges toast to a perfect golden crunch. I love serving this warm right from the oven alongside a big bowl of pasta to soak up …

This soft, pillowy Italian Cheese Bread is made with a simple yeast dough, topped with garlic butter and two types of cheese, and ready in under two hours. The golden crust cracks open to reveal a steamy, stringy cheese pull that rivals any restaurant version. I make this whenever I need a crowd-pleasing side dish …

This soft, airy Bread Machine Italian Bread is made with simple pantry staples like olive oil and bread flour and ready in just over three hours. Slicing into the golden, crispy crust reveals a tender crumb perfect for dipping in marinara or slathering with garlic butter. I rely on this hands-off method whenever I need …

This crispy and chewy Easy Homemade Crusty Italian Bread is made with simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and water, and is ready in about two hours. The golden crust crackles beautifully as you slice into the soft, airy interior. I make this weekly because it delivers bakery-quality results with minimal hands-on effort. The Secret …

This crusty, savory Italian Herb And Cheese Sourdough Bread is made with active starter, sharp cheddar, and dried oregano, ready in about 24 hours. Pulling the hot Dutch oven lid to reveal a golden, bubbling cheese crust is the best part of baking. I make this loaf every time I crave comfort food. The Secret …

This crusty, chewy Rustic Italian Bread is made with simple flour, water, yeast, and salt, and ready in just under three hours. The golden, crackling crust reveals a soft, airy crumb that rivals any artisan bakery loaf. I bake this weekly for the perfect side to pasta nights. The Secret To Getting It Right I …

This soft, fluffy Italian Easter Bread is made with citrus-infused yeast dough, colorful eggs, and sprinkles, ready in under 3 hours. The braided rings bake up golden brown around the dyed eggs for a stunning festive centerpiece. I love making this every spring because it brings such vibrant color and sweet aroma to the breakfast …

This soft, pillowy Italian Herb And Cheese Bread is made with simple yeast dough, savory garlic seasonings, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, ready in just over two hours. The golden, bubbly cheese crust creates an irresistible crunch before you even reach the fluffy interior. I make this recipe whenever I want to upgrade my homemade …