Who Knew Homemade Bread Could Be So Easy? 20 No-Fail, No-Knead Bread Recipes!

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If you've shied away from making homemade bread? Now's the time to surprise yourself (as well as family and friends!) These no-knead recipes are super easy and so... delicious! Each one is tried and true and has lots of 5-star reviews!

If you think making homemade bread is difficult, we're sharing some recipes today to change your mind.

So many Café readers, many who have never made bread before, have written emails and comments sharing their delight at becoming adept at bread-making. Here are just  a few of the hundreds we've received:

I made your ridiculously easy focaccia bread and I had to drop you a note to say it turned out beautifully! Just like your picture. I have been taking pictures and sending to my friends and sister to show off these beauties!

Made the bread for Easter and it baked up perfectly and paired really well with the ham. Nice to have an easy dinner bread recipe when you need it!

Oh my! This was my first attempt at any bread - so easy and so delicious!!

I never, ever comment on recipes but this is hands down the BEST bread recipe! So easy and turns out perfect every time. I made 6 loaves and froze them before baking for a big family dinner and everyone asked me for the recipe after!

I've made the rolls about 4 times now and each time, they've came out wonderfully (and I am new to this whole no-knead bread baking thing).

Simply amazing!! I have made these rolls twice this week…My 29 year old son asked for them instead of his traditional Birthday Cake 🙂 Thanks so much…

Ridiculously easy and, according to my six-year-old, crazy great!

You can do it too! Homemade bread is so delicious and on a different level from anything you can buy. It takes any meal up a notch and makes a perfect starter or side to whatever you are serving.

Ready? Here we go!

 

This Same-Day Focaccia, with large air bubbles and delicious, old-world flavor, takes less than 15 minutes of hands-on time and comes together in significantly less time than traditional, slow-rise focaccia bread.

"I made this recipe yesterday and it was devoured by the whole family. Before baking I added fresh rosemary, chopped garlic and course salt. A definite keeper."

 

Give this No-Knead Seeded Oatmeal Bread a try! It's easy, versatile and so... delicious! The hands-on time is minimal and the fabulous results are maximum!

"Worked perfectly the first time. Now I'm onto my 3rd batch. The family is loving this fresh bread with homemade soup. I also add all the seeds to inside and outside the bread, it creates great texture. I'm tempted to try splitting the loaf into x2 and make long loaves. I also use a huge Casserole dish (high lid) as I don't have a Dutch Oven. It's working great! Thank you so much for your recipe."

 

These No-Knead Potato Rolls are soft, slightly sweet and have a super tender texture. Made with potato flakes, the easy recipes comes together with minimal effort!

"I love all of your recipes and made many of them, but this is one of my favorites! I'm a novice at making bread and rolls, but my husband is addicted to these. I'm now having to make them larger to use as hamburger and sandwich buns! Thank goodness they freeze well because I am making them often.😂 I made them for Easter and my daughter grabbed one off of the pan the minute they came out of the oven, even though they were hot! Of course, she took some home!! Thank you for always having amazing recipes, but also for the inspirational messages and suggested songs! They always are exactly what I needed at the time!!"

 

These Seeded Carrot Rolls are popular across Scandinavia and require no kneading. They're loaded and topped with healthy seeds - the carrots keep them nice and moist and give them a beautiful golden hue! Stir them together at night and bake the next day.

"I was blessed to eat a couple of these rolls that Chris had made. Wow, what a treat! These are delicious, moist and look beautiful too. They will be the perfect addition to my Easter meal."

 

This easy Irish Freckle Bread is similar to French Brioche with a sweet dough that's enriched with potato water, butter and eggs. The fun difference? Freckles of delicious dried fruit!

 

In the time it takes to preheat the oven, you can have this, crisp, buttery, FABULOUS Biscuit Focaccia stirred together and ready to bake!

 

The one-bowl, no-knead dough for this FABULOUS Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Focaccia comes together in minutes! The aroma as it bakes is amazing!

"I made this yesterday and OMGoodness I cannot express how delicious this focaccia is. Thank you so much for this recipe. It's going to be my go to for fall breakfasts. I think I make even make several pans for my significant other to take to work for his people because it's so easy!"

 

his charming, Old-Fashioned Porridge Bread has a buttery crisp crust, a soft tender interior and lots of fabulous flavor. The no-knead dough comes together with minimal effort! It's wonderful for toast, sandwiches and in the bread basket! You'll also find a super simple recipe in this post for making the beautiful Beet Butter that will "wow" everyone around the table!

 

No one would guess that this beautiful, buttery, incredibly delicious Pull-Apart Brioche Bread is super easy to make with just one bowl and no mixer!

 

This Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread definitely earns its ridiculously easy name but, even better... it's ridiculously delicious!

"This bread has created a lot of work for me because my husband requests this bread every single day. That is the easy part. I had to go out and plant 3 rosemary bushes to keep me in an endless , fresh supply!!! The bread is seriously delicious. Thank you for such a great recipe."

 

This easy, no-knead, no-mixer, Cinnamon Raisin Brioche Bread has a sweet, buttery, tender crumb and it's studded with plump raisins and swirled with ribbons of cinnamon sugar. (WARNING: it's IMPOSSIBLE to eat just one slice of this bread!)

The best brioche I've ever had. Thank you for your scrumptious and easy-to-make recipe. I love nuts so I added a scoop of walnuts. Delicious. Yes, truly 'impossible to eat just one slice'. Also, thank you for the labels; they are pretty and elegant. A lovely touch.

 

These Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls almost make themselves! There's 15 minutes light labor on your part (no mixer, no kneading!) then the yeast and oven work the crazy delicious magic!

These rolls were the absolute best. They make me feel like I am remotely competent in the kitchen. So thank you.

 

Stir together this one-bowl, no-mixer No-Knead Brioche Bread in minutes. Let it rise, then shape, bake and get ready for tender, buttery bread that will take the show for toast, sandwiches or at your next dinner party!

This looked and seemed too easy to be true. I live at 10000+ feet and was sure this would not work. WRONG. It worked perfectly. This is a delicious bread, a perfect texture, and taste. Thank you a million. Still going WOW!

 

This Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread definitely earns its ridiculously easy name but, even better… it's ridiculously delicious!

 

These Easy Artisan Rolls truly are unbelievably easy. Stir up the dough then go to bed. In the morning, shape and bake. Unbelievably delicious too!

I just started making bread three months ago. These are the best, easiest rolls ever. Will never buy store-bought again. Thank u!

With less than 10 minutes of hands-on time and no kneading, the name Ridiculously Easy Focaccia Bread says it all! Almost. It's also ridiculously delicious!

Another fantastic recipe! I can't believe how ridiculously simple and ridiculously good this bread turned out. Was a bit concerned since I left the 2nd rise for over 3 hours. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you for sharing.

 

These delicious, golden glazed Buttermilk Brioche Buns have a soft, tender crumb, and come together, start to finish, in less than an hour! They are amazing with this Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork.

Made the buns yesterday, WOW so good! My bread making skills have mixed results but these were perfect. And, done in a hour as promised. The detailed instructions were so helpful I will be making them often. Thanks so much.

 

This delicious, pillowy soft Turkish Flatbread is an easy, one-bowl-no-mixer recipe. It's perfect with hummus, tabouli, for wraps and so much more! It pairs perfectly with this Grilled Chicken Shawarma and this Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad.

What a great recipe, did these last night and everybody including all 4 kids loved them. The instructions make it easy to get right. I remember having a bread like this on IOS and have tried for 30 years to find something similar and now I have. Thank you

 

Loaded with healthy seeds and a generous scoop of whole wheat flour, this ridiculously easy, one-bowl, no-knead Seeded Focaccia Bread is also ridiculously delicious!

I feel as though I've just had a spiritual encounter in my kitchen as I sit here devouring the first loaf, and will soon be on to the second if I don't put it out of sight. My children are in agreement. I love how adaptable it is as well, with the ability to use any seeds/herbs/seasonings I have on hand. I can't thank you enough for this insanely simple recipe that I'm sure will be a staple in our household from now until forever.

 

This one's not a yeast bread but it super easy and crazy delish! This savory Cheddar Herb Savory Irish Soda Bread goes well with soups, salads and just about any entree and yet comes together in well under an hour! It always brings rave reviews from young and old alike, Irish or not!