Whether you are a proficient baker or new to the game, at some point you want to try new recipes that use yeast. Some links in this article are affiliate link that earn me a commission if you purchase through them.
I love to bake with yeast, but I know so many who are afraid of it. That doesn’t mean you should be!
As long as you follow a few simple rules, recipes that use yeast can be easier than you think. Better yet, it’s always so much cheaper than buying at the store.
When I first started making recipes that use yeast, my bread was often denser than I wanted it to be. I finally learned to use less flour, and it makes all the difference in the world.
Let your dough be slightly tackier and wetter than you are comfortable with. Your instinct will always be to add more four to make it easier to work with, but resist!
You can learn more about yeast in the article I wrote after visiting Fleischmann’s Yeast headquarters.
I found the best yeast recipes that sounded absolutely amazing – and tested a bunch of them, too.
This list includes everything from breakfast sweet rolls to traditional sandwich bread to snacks and beyond. There are even gluten free options, vegan options, and more.
So go ahead, try something new.
And then tell me your favorites. Me? I’m off to go remake my asiago cheese bagels. My kids are begging!
Easy Yeast Recipes
Whether it’s your first time baking with yeast or you’re a pro, you’ll love this variety of recipes that will keep you and your family happy and baking!
Traditional Bread Loaves
Of course you have to start with traditional bread loaves. Whether it's a bread for a sandwich, a crusty baguette, or a boule, there's something about bread fresh from the oven that makes everyone happy.
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Homemade French Baguette
There is nothing better than bread fresh from the oven. This easy baguette recipe creates the perfect loaf every time. Whether this is your first time playing with yeast or you're a seasoned baker, you'll fall in love with bread all over again after making this.
This classic white sandwich bread is super easy to make and is the perfect white bread for taking you back to your childhood. It's fluffy and delicious and makes the best sandwiches and toast.
This foolproof recipe gives you a really good soft wheat bread with the ingredients you have at home. This is a soft wholemeal bread with a light crumb.
If you’re looking for homemade bread with a lot of body, and a touch of sweetness, then this Oatmeal Honey Bread with Sunflower Seeds is just the ticket.
This no-knead einkorn bread cannot be any easier. Mix the ingredients, let it rise, then bake until golden brown – all within two hours. Perfect for sandwiches or toast, this simple recipe will be a family favorite made over and over again.
This vibrantly yellow Turmeric Bread is easy to make and tastes delicious. The turmeric not only adds the stunning color, but adds a subtle earthy taste.
Flavorful roasted garlic and sharp Asiago cheese are swirled into this incredibly soft and tender garlic asiago swirl bread. This would be perfect as a side or with a bowl of soup.
This Dairy Free Bread is an absolutely delicious recipe. This is the perfect choice whether you are dairy free, or if like me you are just often trying to conserve your milk for the kids' breakfast.
This brioche bread is ultra soft, rich, and buttery. Not only delicious to eat, but easy to make too. Perfect for sandwiches, French toast and just to eat on its own.
Switch up your bread game with this fig and walnut whole wheat bread. Slice it up for the ultimate sandwich, or enjoy on its own. With no kneading required, you can whip this fresh bread up in no time.
This homemade carrot and chive bread is hearty, rustic and speckled throughout with orange and green from the carrots and chives. This country yeast bread smells amazing and will instantly make you think of warm summer days spent in the vegetable garden.
This no-fail wholemeal bread recipe uses just a few ingredients you can easily tweak and is perfect for beginner bakers. Best whole grain bread recipe that is ideal for sandwiches and packed with nutrients.
You can never go wrong with a classic Parker House Roll, but I have just as much love for a flavor filled roll. It's amazing how many options you can find.
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Perfect Pillowy Soft Dinner Roll Knots
These dinner rolls look pretty and fancy, but they're easy to make. On top of that, they're so pillowy soft and tender. They're the perfect complement to any meal.
These yeast rolls are just as buttery, soft, and delicious as the pans of rolls you buy at the store. Even has the nostalgic smell as they bake. Every southerner will want this recipe.
New England Hot Dog Buns are a classic for a reason. The addition of milk powder makes the dough uniquely soft and delicious, and the straight sides are fantastic when toasted, all crunchy and golden brown.
Learn how to make your own hamburger buns. This tutorial shares the recipe for a special homemade bun spiced with cheese and onion to give you the best hamburger experience ever.
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Rolls with Maple Bacon Glaze are an incredible crowd-pleaser. Ultra fluffy with salty-sweet appeal, these rolls are sure to be a family favorite.
Deliciously soft, these Filipino Bread Rolls (Pandesal) will surely become a regular in your home too. They're so easy to make, the hard part is waiting for the proofing. But trust me, it's all worth it.
Try these homemade dinner rolls, a quick and easy Italian Parmesan roll recipe that is ready in one hour. These one-hour dinner rolls come out soft and fluffy.
A delicious artisan loaf fresh from the oven is a delight all on its own. But there are so many other amazing specialty breads to try, from naan to go with your Indian to focaccia and more.
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Naan Bread
This tandoori style flatbread is soft, light and fluffy with beautiful brown blisters just like those served in Indian restaurants. Once you crack the steps to make this easy homemade naan bread, there is no looking back.
You’ll love this Easy Vegan Naan Recipe. It’s an Indian flatbread that’s soft, pillowy, and airy with the perfect chew, just like your favorite Indian Restaurant. It’s made with yeast and vegan yogurt and is also dairy free and egg free.
Amritsari Kulcha is crisp as well as soft leavened bread which is stuffed with boiled and mashed potatoes and spices. This bread is similar to Naan. This the best and easy Kulcha recipe ever.
Once you make this soft and chewy homemade Pita Bread that puffs like a Balloon creating beautiful pockets for your falafels, veggie fillings and hummus, you would never even look at the store-bought pita bread anymore.
This garlic cheese focaccia bread is light and tender. Soaked with butter, garlic, herbs and cheese, it’s perfect for sopping up extra marinara sauce or the tail ends of the soup in your bowl.
Enjoy this easy olive rosemary focaccia bread recipe. Learn how to make focaccia bread step by step in a cast iron skillet. It has a crisp, golden crust with the most tender interior.
This Whole Wheat No Knead Focaccia with Rosemary and Sea Salt is so easy to make. It tastes wonderful- slightly nutty from the whole wheat flour, which pairs well with the earthy rosemary, coarse sea salt, and the olive oil that gets soaked up in every delicious bite while baking.
This easy Dutch oven no knead bread recipe is made with only 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes of prep time. If you want to make delicious homemade bread that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy bakery but actually takes very little effort, this Dutch oven bread recipe is for you.
Now you can skip the steakhouse and make this Copycat Outback Bread at home with pantry ingredients. This Honey Wheat Bushman Bread recipe makes 4 loaves, serves 24, and tastes like a dream.
If you’re searching for that perfect bakery loaf, look no further than this gluten-free bread. The recipe produces a beautiful artisan gluten-free bread loaf that can be baked with a crusty or soft exterior.
This Four Hour French Country Bread recipe will produce an artisan loaf with a crispy crust and a soft, moist, and, depending on how much water you add to the dough, an airy crumb.
This is a simple no knead bread that's vegan, crusty and scrumptious. Try this basic, foolproof, recipe – anyone can make this. It comes out just perfect every time.
This rustic No-Knead Bread recipe with Cranberries and Walnuts looks like a fancy artisanal loaf from a bakery and is perfect for a brunch, breakfast or as a side along with a bowl of soup.
This no-knead whole wheat bread is perfectly crusty on the outside, with a fluffy, nutty interior that’s just begging for some creamy butter. Try it with your breakfast. It's the easiest artisan bread you will ever make.
This amazing and super easy panini bread recipe will make your kitchen smell like an Italian bakery. It’s crusty, irresistible, super easy to make, and ready in 1 hour flat.
And of course, if you're going to think about making bread bowls, sourdough bread bowls are even better. If you have sourdough starter, this is a great way to amp up the flavor for your next soup night.
Sally Lunn batter bread is one of the easiest and most delicious yeast bread you’ll ever make. If you’ve been intimidated by yeast bread in the past, this is the one to try.
You know exactly what I'm talking about here. Hello cinnamon rolls. Hello hot cross buns. In fact, hello to all sweet breads we love to enjoy in the morning hours.
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Vanilla Chai Tea Infused Cinnamon Rolls
An incredibly yummy cinnamon roll perfect for breakfast or brunch. Make most of it the night before so they're ready quickly in the morning. Most is waiting time, which makes it perfect for an overnight rise while you sleep.
These homemade cherry cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Use a from scratch cherry syrup or your favorite pie filling with this straightforward cinnamon roll dough to create a sweet treat everyone is sure to love.
Love Cinnamon Rolls? Well, meet their fun and fruity sister. These Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing are the perfect homemade breakfast or brunch for the entire family.
Enjoy rich, buttery rolls with gooey swirls of cinnamon sugar, slathered in vanilla cream cheese icing. If you love the kind of cinnamon rolls that are soft and buttery, and not overly sweet, this easy recipe just might become one of your favorite morning indulgences.
These honey buns are perfectly fluffy with a cinnamon sugar interior and a sticky, sweet topping. They are irresistible served warm right out of the oven.
Have you ever made Gluten-Free Sticky Buns? Light and fluffy yeast rolls are covered in a decadent caramel glaze and chopped pecans. It's an EASY recipe that turns out every time.
This Almond Coffee Cake Ring or tea ring is a slightly sweet yeast bread filled with almond paste and cream cheese and made into a wreath-shaped pastry. It’s baked until golden and then drizzled with icing. This recipe feeds a crowd and is perfect for brunch, and Christmas and Easter mornings.
You need to make this Cherry Almond Coffee Cake. It's a tender, moist, golden cake with an inner swirl of cherries and almonds, topped with a vanilla glaze.
An easy and delicious homemade cinnamon raisin bread that requires no bread machine. It makes a yummy loaf that stays soft for 3-4 days after making it.
Chewy, crusty and properly dense, New York style bagels. They rise overnight so you can have fresh bagels for breakfast or brunch. All they need is a schmear of cream cheese.
Everything bagels are fresh, perfectly chewy, golden brown and loaded with tons of seasoning. They're so much better than store-bought that you will never buy another bagel again.
If you love bagels, this is a perfect and delicious breakfast. They're chewy and toast up perfectly. Enjoy them with cream cheese or with an egg sandwich.
Gluten free and vegan, these buckwheat bagels are the BEST. They are made of healthy, nutrient-rich ingredients like buckwheat, flaxseed, and psyllium husk. They taste amazing fresh, but also freeze then toast up beautifully.
Yeasted buttermilk waffles are an absolutely delicious and unique take on your favorite breakfast food. Whip up a honey-sweetened lemon ricotta topping for a real good time.
These yeast risen gluten free pancakes are made with rice flour. These traditional Thai Pancakes are made even more delicious with the accompanying Banana Sauce.
Enjoy easy-to-make beignets that are deep fried so the outside is golden brown and the inside is light-as-air and fluffy. Served piping hot dusted with a thick layer of powdered sugar. An irresistible French doughnut that is a New Orleans specialty.
Brazilian coconut rolls are easy to make and topped with coconut flakes and sweetened condensed milk. They are less sweet than cinnamon rolls yet so delicious.
Dutch Apple Fritters are known under two names in the Netherlands, Appelbeignets and Appelflappen. These deep fried apples coated in batter are delicious.
This Pampushky (Ukrainian Doughnut) recipe is a light and airy raised doughnut without filling. These traditional Ukrainian donuts are made into modern mini (Stampede-style) doughnuts and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
Dutch Oliebollen (literally translated 'Oil Balls') are also sometimes called Dutch Donuts or Dutch Dough Balls. They’re a deep fried dough balls filled with currants, raisins and apples dusted with powdered sugar.
Homemade Coffee Date Rye Bread is worth taking your time over. Enjoy it fresh and thickly sliced. A dab of butter is all it needs. The combination of sweet dates, bitter coffee and sour rye makes a great simple breakfast.
It's amazing how creative people can be. Whether you take that breakfast cinnamon roll and turn it savory for dinner or do a copycat Uncrustable, you're sure to find a fun idea you'll love.
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Simple Homemade Pizza Dough
This simple homemade pizza dough recipe is perfect for any toppings you can add. It makes enough for two delicious pizzas, enough to feed a family for Pizza Night. This simple and forgiving recipe is a great introduction to working with yeast.
In the mood for unique pizza? Start with the crust by making this flavorful Chili and Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough recipe. Add toppings of your choice for the perfect pizza night.
These delicious pizza rolls turn pizza night on its head. This cheesy chicken dinner is kid friendly and a great way to make homemade pizza for a crowd with less effort and time. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings for a brand new family tradition.
This is a delicious hand held treat and a perfect alternative to the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Make a double batch an freeze some for later.
An easy way to make homemade bagel dogs with an adult twist to them. Cheesy, and just a little spicy if you add the hot sauce, these are sure to be a hit. They come together quickly and taste amazing.
Making deep dish pizza from scratch is super easy and fast. The crispy crust is brushed with garlic butter, the tomato sauce is simple and homemade, and between layers of gooey mozzarella cheese and ample toppings, this will be your new weeknight favorite.
These bagel dogs are so easy to make and a fun treat, no matter your age. Cut them in half or thirds to make a fun appetizer for a party or leave them whole for a yummy weeknight dinner.
A delicious and fun alternative to taco night. These taco pockets let you add all sorts of veggies and have an amazing flavor that everyone will love – and love eating.
These are the yeast recipes that put those sweet breakfast breads to shame. Enjoy the decadent goodness of all these favorites!
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Chocolate Cherry Challah
If you've never made challah at home before, this is the one to make. It has the traditional flavors of challah with the added mild sweetness of cherry and chocolate. It's surprisingly easy to make and tastes amazing.
And then there are those breads that are perfect to enjoy for a little snack. Do you go for a pretzel bite or something a little more out of the ordinary?
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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels
Delicious homemade soft pretzels taste amazing whether you dip in cheese sauce, stone ground mustard, or Nutella. Make these for a fun adult evening or use them as a kid craft to get them comfortable in the kitchen.
Delicious, fluffy and healthy, farmer’s cheese sweet buns look impressive and take a bit more than an hour to make. They make for a great tea-time treat, dessert as well as Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast treat.
A tear-and-share dough ball and baked Camembert wreath is the ultimate sharing platter for parties. Topped with red pesto, this gooey cheese is crying out to be dipped into with buttery and garlicky sundried tomato dough balls.
Finnish Carrot Bread Rolls are a comforting combo of softness and sweetness, and they’re not even that complicated to prepare. Spread some marmalade, butter or soft cheese on them and you’re all set for breakfast or snack.
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[…] While I bake a lot, I had avoided sourdough, though I love baking bread. In fact, I recently shared over 100 of my favorite recipes that use yeast. […]
[…] While I bake a lot, I had avoided sourdough, though I love baking bread. In fact, I recently shared over 100 of my favorite recipes that use yeast. […]