16 Homemade Bread Recipes You’ll Want to Bake Again and Again

There’s just something magical about the smell of fresh bread baking, isn’t there? Whether you’re craving a cozy quick bread packed with fruit, a soft and buttery dinner roll, or those famous restaurant-style breadsticks, this roundup has a loaf (or stick!) for every mood. From Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread to Nutella Swirl Bread and even copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks, these recipes prove that homemade bread doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be delicious. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready to fill your kitchen with that warm, bakery-fresh aroma!

Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread

A close-up of a slice of zucchini bread with nuts being lifted by a wooden spatula, with more bread slices in the background. — Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

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Zucchini might sound strange, but it’s the secret to keeping this spiced, soft quick bread incredibly moist. It’s a clever way to use up extra zucchini and bakes up beautifully into tender loaves or muffins.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Two loaves of oat-topped bread rest on a wooden board next to a small dish of butter, with plates, a towel, and a vase of flowers in the background. — Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Bring that same cozy, restaurant-style experience right into your own kitchen! This copycat recipe delivers a tender texture, a subtle sweetness, and that signature dark color. It’s perfect for dipping in soup or slathering with butter.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Keto Cheesy Breadsticks

Three pieces of cheesy garlic bread on a white plate, garnished with chopped parsley, with a bowl of red dipping sauce and fresh parsley in the background. — Keto Cheesy Breadsticks. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

A scrumptious low-carb take on cheesy breadsticks! These are made with a mix of almond flour, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Garlic and Italian seasoning give them a delicious flavor, making them a great side dish with only 2 net carbs per serving.
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Easy Grissini Breadstick Recipe

A bundle of breadsticks partially wrapped in a red and white checkered cloth with a floral pattern on a light-colored surface. — Easy Grissini Breadstick Recipe. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Short and sweet! This recipe gives you the straightforward steps for making your own easy Grissini breadsticks at home.
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Olive Garden Breadsticks

A close-up of several golden brown breadsticks sprinkled with herbs and seasoning. — Olive Garden Breadsticks. Photo credit: The Sassy Foodie.

Skip the drive and bring a restaurant favorite home! These homemade garlic breadsticks are soft, chewy, and extra savory. Don’t be surprised if you eat way more than one!
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Breadsticks

Sesame Breadsticks

A white enamel mug holds several golden-brown breadsticks topped with seeds, sitting on a rustic wooden surface with scattered seeds around. — Sesame Breadsticks. Photo credit: Happy Foods Tube.

Here’s a quick, yeast-free recipe using puff pastry and seeds for easy homemade breadsticks. These versatile party snacks are perfect for pairing with creamy soups or serving alongside dips.
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Soft Breadsticks

Several golden brown breadsticks are arranged in a black pan and on a tray, with a bowl and towel nearby on a white surface. — Soft Breadsticks. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

Did you know you can make copycat garlic breadsticks from scratch in just about an hour? These soft breadsticks taste just like the ones you love from places like Olive Garden or Fazoli’s.
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Cinnamon Breadsticks

Twisted breadsticks coated with cinnamon sugar are arranged closely together, with a pastry brush resting on the side. — Cinnamon Breadsticks. Photo credit: I heart Eating.

These easy cinnamon breadsticks are a simple homemade treat that are ready in one hour. These soft breadsticks are drenched in a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating for the ultimate sweet snack!
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Sourdough Breadsticks

A basket of breadsticks on a blue and white checkered cloth next to a bowl of salad with croutons and a dish of marinara sauce. — Sourdough Breadsticks. Photo credit: The Dinner Bell.

Upgrade your dinner instantly with these savory sourdough discard breadsticks! They are soft, buttery, and absolutely perfect for serving alongside your favorite soups, salads, and pastas.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Breadsticks

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

A loaf of cinnamon bread sits on a wooden cutting board with two slices cut; stacked white plates are in the background. — Cinnamon Swirl Bread. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

This simple bread is a perfect baking project! It only requires a few basic ingredients that you likely already have on hand to create a beautifully comforting, cinnamon-flavored loaf.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Sweet Potato Pecan Bread

A loaf of nut bread with pecans on top, partially sliced on a wooden cutting board, with plates stacked in the background. — Sweet Potato Pecan Bread . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This sweet potato pecan bread is ideal for the fall and holiday season. It’s a quick bread made with mashed sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie spice, and crunchy pecans. Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pecan Bread

Strawberry Bread

A loaf of bread covered in white icing with chopped strawberries, topped with sliced strawberries, sits on a wooden board. — Strawberry Bread. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This strawberry bread is the perfect treat for summer! Made with fresh strawberries, it’s a delicious and easy twist on classic quick bread recipes, even if you’re new to baking.
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Blueberry Bread with Yogurt

Close-up of sliced blueberry bread, showing a golden-brown crust and interior filled with baked blueberries on a light blue plate. — Blueberry Bread with Yogurt . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This quick bread batter uses yogurt and mashed bananas to create a super flavorful, tender, and moist loaf. It’s loaded up with fresh blueberries, making every bite burst with the taste of spring and summer.
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Nutella Swirl Bread

A slice of marble cake with chopped nuts on top is served on a white square plate next to a fork and a gray cloth napkin. — Nutella Swirl Bread. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This is a delicious homemade sweet bread that is soft and moist. It features mesmerizing chocolate and Nutella swirls, finished with a tasty hazelnut crunch topping.
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Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

A loaf of chocolate banana bread with chocolate glaze is on a plate, with one slice cut. Ripe bananas and a towel are next to the plate on a white surface. — Triple Chocolate Banana Bread . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This decadent bread features chocolate banana bread batter loaded with chocolate chips, and it’s topped off with a homemade chocolate frosting. It’s truly a chocolate lover’s dream!
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a classic quick bread that simply cannot be beat. It’s loaded with sweet banana flavor and plenty of chocolate chips. You just can’t say no to a slice!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread