Bread Machine Recipes

Whether you’ve got a bread maker collecting dust in a random upper cabinet or you’re already a fan of that magical little appliance, this list is for you.

Bread machine recipes are your new secret to having fail-proof loaves time after time. It kneads and rises beautifully, and if you aren’t too fussy, does a decent job baking. My bread making method is simple and straightforward: I believe in throwing ingredients in and letting the machine work for you.

grid of 6 homemade bread machine recipes.

Browse through and save this page to come back to; I’ll update it regularly.

Bread Machine Tips

  • You Can Adapt Almost Any Recipe! Most bread recipes can be tweaked to work with or without a bread machine. For machine use, add wet ingredients first, then dry, and yeast last (unless your machine says otherwise). No machine? Follow the same steps but knead by hand or use a stand mixer!
  • Check the Dough Early
    Peek in during the first knead. If the dough looks dry or crumbly, add a teaspoon of water at a time. If it’s too wet, sprinkle in more flour. You’re aiming for a soft, smooth dough.
  • Use the Delay Timer
    Want fresh bread in the morning? Add your ingredients before bed and set the delay timer. Just be cautious with recipes that include dairy or eggs if they’ll be sitting out
  • Bake in a loaf pan instead. For the prettiest loaves, just use the dough cycle and shape by hand for the final rise and bake. The best of both worlds!

Classic Sandwich Breads

The backbone of any bread machine recipe collection—these are the tried-and-true loaves perfect for your everyday sandwiches, toast, or just slathering with butter. Simple, reliable, and always a crowd-pleaser.

My Favorite Machines

Want something super affordable to knead and rise your dough? Look at a thrift store or buy this basic model.

Prefer a more deluxe model that bakes right in the machine and still gives you a pretty loaf? This one is expensive but makes the whole process super easy.

Sweet Breads

These recipes are for when you’re craving a little something extra. Yeasted cakes, sweet rolls, and more.

Specialty Breads + Rolls

Below are recipes that mostly kneaded in the machine and shaped separately. From pizza dough to soft dinner rolls, they prove that your bread machine can do so much.

That’s the whole list—so many good ones to try! I hope you found something that makes you excited to bake. Let me know which one you make first—I’d love to hear how it turns out!

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By Katie Shaw

Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.

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