Top 15 Delicious Bakery Recipes

Baking is an art that many of us find intimidating. These amazing top 15 bakery recipes that will entice you to start baking at home right away!

Often, instead of wrestling with flour, measuring cups and the thermostat of the oven – we take an alternative route and simply buy a box of our favorite goodies from the nearby bakery. But these are not enough to hit the spot. And as they say, nothing says home like the smell of fresh baked goods in the kitchen!

Top 15 Delicious Bakery Recipes

Check out these amazing recipes that are easy to make and very affordable as well. From muffin bread to pretzel rolls, I have a detailed recipe guide for you below! So without further ado, let’s get baking.

1. Dinner Rolls

Prep Time: 45 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving: Makes 15 rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups flour (all-purpose)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. yeast (rapid rise/instant)
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ cup cold water
• 2/3 cups milk
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (diced into pieces)
• 1 ½ tsp. lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Whisk 3 ¾ cups of flour with salt, sugar, and yeast.
3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, water, and butter. Heat the contents in microwave for approximately 1 minute.
4. Mix together the milk mixture with the dry ingredients and lemon juice.
5. Knead using an electric mixer for 3 -4 minutes until a smooth, dough-like consistency is reached. You can also knead using hand, if an electric mixer is not available. However, this may increase your preparation time. It’s also a bit of a workout!).
6. Once the dough is prepared, cover it with a plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise (around 5 – 10 minutes).
7. Butter a 13 X 9-inch baking pan.
8. Punch down the dough and divide into 15 equal pieces. Place them on the baking dish.
9. Brush the dough balls with water or melted butter.
10. Put it in the oven and allow the rolls to rise for 20 minutes.
11. Remove the tray and again. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
12. Bake again for 15 minutes.
13. Enjoy fresh and warm!
14. Store the leftover rolls in an airtight container and rewarm in microwave.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 185 kcal, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 11 mg, Sodium: 240 mg, Potassium: 55 mg, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 4 g, Vitamin A: 129 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 19 mg, Iron: 2 mg.

2. Russian Kulich

Preparation time: 50 minutes + 3 hours 20 minutes

Serving: 4 loaves – 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ package active dry yeast
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm milk
• 4 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ tsp. brandy
• ½ tsp. salt
• 10 tbsp. butter
• ¼ cup raisin
• ½ cup slivered almonds

Glazing: ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tbsp. lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine yeast, ¼ tsp. sugar, and warm milk in a large bowl. Let the mixture sit for around 10 minutes or until a foamy consistency is formed.
2. Stir in 1 ½ cup of flour and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Keep it in a warm place, until it rises – approximately 1 hour.
3. Beat together 4 egg yolks with the remaining sugar until the mixture is thick in consistency.
4. Add in brandy and salt.
5. Beat the yeast dough to deflate and then add yolk mixture along with butter. Stir well.
6. In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg whites until they become frothy.
7. Fold them into the dough batter, along with the remaining 2 ½ cups flour.
8. Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
9. Take out the dough and add in almonds and raisin.
10. Take out 4 clean coffee cans – 10 ½ ounce. Butter and line the inside with parchment paper as well as a coating of flour.
11. Divide the dough evenly inside the cans and cover them with a towel – until it rises (1 hour). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12. Once the dough has risen around ½ inch from the rim, lightly brush the tops with remaining yolk and water.
13. Bake the bread in cans until the tops are a golden-brown color, for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
14. Let the loaves cool on a rack completely for about 1 ½ hours.
15. Prepare glazing by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice. Spread it on the top of loaves and let the icing set – around 15 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 587 kcal, Fat: 21.9 g, Cholesterol: 153 mg, Sodium: 289 mg, Potassium: 254 mg, Carbohydrates 85.4 g, Protein: 12.4 g, Vitamin A: 642 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 84 mg, Iron: 4 mg, Folate: 164 mcg, Magnesium: 43 mg.

3. Herbed Monkey Bread

Preparation time: 20 minutes + dough rise time = 2.5 hours

Serving: 1 loaf serves 8

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup freshly chopped herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano)
• 3 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ¾ cup lukewarm water + 2 tbsp. water
• ½ cup lukewarm milk (divide into 2 parts)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine ¾ cup water, 2 tbsp. of water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to bloom for 10 minutes.
2. Once the yeast mixture is ready, add 1 part milk, half of the herbs, salt, oil, and 2.5 cups of flour.
3. Knead the dough using hands or beater. Add more flour as needed or until the dough comes together.
4. Transfer the dough in an oil covered bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for around 1.5 hours.
5. Punch the dough and make around 20 – 25 equal ball-type portions.
6. In a separate pan, melt the butter and remaining herbs.
7. Dip the balls in the herb sauce and arrange on a Bundt pan. (You can also use a cake pan and keep a small oven-safe bowl in the middle, if you don’t have the required pan).
8. Once the dough is arranged, cover the pan with a dry kitchen towel and let it sit in warm place for one hour – or until the dough rises.
9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake the bread for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
10. Enjoy warm!

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 251 kcal, Fat: 9 g, Sodium: 299 mg, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 5 g, Sugar: 3 g.

4. Fry Bread Tacos

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Serving: 4 – 6 tacos

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup milk
• Oil as required (for frying)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Knead a smooth dough using flour, baking powder, salt, and milk.
2. Let it rest for 5 – 10 minutes.
3. Using a rolling pin, make 4 – 6 round-shaped tacos.
4. Fry breads in hot oil – until they are golden brown from both sides.
5. Top the tacos with your favorite topping.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 1087 kcal, Fat: 78 g, Sodium: 1066 mg, Cholesterol: 106 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Protein: 42 g, Sugar: 6 g.

5. Pretzel Rolls

Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serving: 12 rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cup warm water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 4 cups flour (all-purpose)
• Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Baking soda bath: A mixture of 9 cups water and ½ cup baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix yeast and warm water together. Set aside for 1 minute.
2. Whisk in 1 tbsp. melted butter, salt, and brown sugar.
3. Add 3 cups of flour (or more) and knead the dough until smooth.
4. Transfer the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a plastic wrap. Set aside for 1 hour or until the dough rises).
5. Once the dough has risen, roll it out and cut 1/3 cup sections to make 12 balls.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
7. In a separate bowl, boil water and baking soda. Drop each pretzel roll for 30 seconds maximum in the water and transfer it back on a parchment lined baking tray.
8. Cut a slit on the top of each roll and brush it with melted butter and coarse sea salt.
9. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the rolls become golden brown from all sides.
10. Serve warm or store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 179 kcal, Fat: 3.03 g, Sodium: 210 mg, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Fiber: 1.3 g, Protein: 4.7 g, Sugar: 0.6 g.

6. English Muffin Bread

Preparation time: 15 minutes + dough rise time = 45 – 50 minutes

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup water
• One small packet active dry yeast
• 3 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 ½ tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tbsp. corn meal

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Warm the milk and water.
2. Add yeast to the mixture and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda to the yeast mixture and knead in dough form.
4. Sprinkle cornmeal on an 8 X 4 bread pan.
5. Spread the dough and let it sit for 45 minutes – or until it rises.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the bread turns a golden brown color.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 138 kcal, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 216 mg, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 4 g, Sugar: 1 g.

7. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Preparation time: 15 minutes + dough rising time

Servings: 24 dinner rolls

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH

• 2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup warm milk
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup pumpkin puree (canned)
• 4 cups flour (all-purpose)

INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING

• 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp. water for egg wash)
• Melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all the ingredients for dough and knead until smooth.
2. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap, and set aside to rise for an hour.
3. Make 24 equal balls from the dough.
4. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the balls (with spacing) on two 9 inch pans.
5. Cover the pans with a soft cloth and let it rise for 2 – 2 ½ hours.
6. Gently brush the bread rolls with egg wash and pop it in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7. Brush the rolls with butter before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 110 kcal, Fat: 2.5 g, Sodium: 200 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 19 g.

8. Butter Yeast Rolls

Preparation time: 30 minutes + dough rising time = 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 24 rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ½ cups flour (all-purpose)
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup shortening
• 2 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ tsp. active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups cold water
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Knead a dough by combining flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, shortening, and water.
2. Set aside the dough in a vegetable oil greased bowl and plastic covering for 1 hour.
3. Make 24 round balls from the dough and place on a greased pan.
4. Cover and let it rise for 45 minutes.
5. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes in a preheated oven (400 degrees F).

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 120 kcal, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 244 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Fiber: 0.8 g, Protein: 2.7 g, Sugar: 2 g, Carbohydrate: 20.3 g.

9. Cheesy Garlic And Herb Pull Apart Bread

Preparation time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS

• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar (granulated)
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 ½ cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp. garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup finely cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• Grounded black pepper, according to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine sugar and yeast. Pour warm water over the mixture and let it bloom for 5 – 10 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl – mix flour, salt, yeast mixture, and oil. Knead well until a soft, smooth dough is formed.
3. Transfer the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap, and set aside for approximately 1 hour.
4. In another bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
5. Divide the dough in two pieces and let it rest for five minutes, covered with a light towel.
6. On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a rough 14 X 8 inch rectangle. Spread the butter mixture over the dough and sprinkle cheese as well as black pepper evenly.
7. Roll up from the long end into 14-inch log; pinch seam to seal. Then carefully cut the dough in 1-inch pieces almost completely, so the rolls remain connected from the bottom.
8. Arrange the dough carefully into a pre-greased round pan.
9. Follow the same on a second pan.
10. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until deep golden brown.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 170 kcal, Fat: 9.4 g, Sodium: 229 mg, Cholesterol: 22.4 mg, Fiber: 0.7 g, Protein: 4.6 g, Sugar: 2 g, Carbohydrate: 17 g.

10. Banana Bread

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cup mashed ripe bananas (3 -4 bananas)
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar – granulated
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 eggs – large
• 1/3 cup low fat yogurt (plain)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together baking soda and salt into the flour.
2. Beat the butter with sugar and blend it well in the other bowl.
3. Add eggs while continuously blending at low speed.
4. Add in bananas, yogurt, vanilla essence, and flour. Blend until moist.
5. Bake the batter in an 8 X 4 inch loaf pan for approximately 1 hour.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 217 kcal, Fat: 5.07 g, Cholesterol: 45.83 mg, Fiber: 1.29 g, Protein: 3.90 g, Sugar: 20.74 g, Carbohydrate: 39.58 g.

11. Easy Jam Tarts

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 250 g flour (all-purpose)
• 125 g butter (chilled and diced)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 medium egg
• 1 vanilla pod (seedless)
• 100 g jam or marmalade of your choice

METHOD

1. Combine flour, butter, and salt in a bowl and rub them together until it forms a ‘breadcrumbs’ texture.
2. Add in eggs and vanilla pod.
3. Knead dough, adding 2-3 tbsp of cold water.
4. Cover the dough with a plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the pastry dough and cut out 12 circles, around the size of the tart tin you are using.
6. Place the dough in pre-greased oven tin. Add a filling of your choice.
7. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 – 18 minutes at 200 degrees C.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 183 kcal, Fat: 9g, Sugar: 6g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 3g.

12. Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12 – 16

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

• 3 cups butter
• 1 ½ cup of butter
• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups flour (all-purpose)
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon – ground
• ½ teaspoon allspice – ground
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg – ground
• ¼ teaspoon cloves – ground
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS FOR ICING

• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ slice of butter
• ¼ cup of buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda

METHOD

1. Whisk sugar and butter together until the consistency is fluffy.
2. Add eggs, while folding the batter over it.
3. Add all the dry ingredients along with cider and vanilla extract.
4. Spoon the contents in a 10-inch cake pan or tube pan and bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
5. In a separate pan, combine the ingredients of icing on slow heat for 10 – 15 minutes.
6. When the cake is cool, drizzle the icing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories (per serving): 469 kcal, Fat: 22 g, Cholesterol: 133 mg, Sodium: 339 mg, Carbohydrates: 64 g, Protein: 5 g.

13. Honey Cake

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Servings: 24

INGREDIENTS

• Salted butter – 125 g
• Soft brown sugar – 75 g
• Honey – 140 g
• Eggs – 2
• Self-rising flour – 225 g
• Lemon juice -1 tbsp.
• Ground ginger

INGREDIENTS FOR GLAZE

• Salted butter – 100 g
• Honey – 70 g
• Icing sugar – 125 g

METHOD

1. Whisk the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add in honey and eggs – one by one.
3. Fold in the flour into the batter along with ginger and lemon juice.
4. Divide the butter in two pre-greased 12-inch molds.
5. Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees C.
6. Prepare the icing by melting butter in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in honey and icing sugar.
7. Dip the cakes in the glaze and let it cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories (per serving): 164 kcal, Fat: 8.3 g, Carbohydrates: 21.5 g, Fiber: 0.4 g, Protein: 1.5 g, Salt: 0.3 g.

14. Homemade Artisan Bread

Preparation time: 4 hours

Servings: 2 8-inch loaves

INGREDIENTS

• 3 ¼ cups bread flour
• 2 tsp. instant yeast
• 2 tsp. coarse salt
• 1 ½ cup cool water

METHOD

1. Knead dough using flour, yeast, salt, and water.
2. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and set it aside for 2 hours at room temperature.
3. After this, you can bake the bread or keep it in the fridge for 12 hours – 3 days.
4. Arrange the dough in 2- 9 X 3 loaf pan and set it aside for 45 minutes, loosely covering it with a cloth.
5. Cut slits (around ½ inch deep) in the middle of bread and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories (per serving) 179 Kcal, Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 124 mg, Carbohydrates 35.8 g, Protein 6.5 g.

15. Cornbread

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 ¼ cup cornmeal
• ¾ cups flour (all-purpose)
• 2 tbsp sugar (granulated)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. fine salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups butter milk

METHOD

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add eggs and buttermilk. Whisk thoroughly.
3. Add in 6 tbsp. of butter (melted in microwave) and let it stand for five minutes.
4. Take a cast iron skillet and add the 2 tbsp. of remaining butter. Put the skillet in a preheated oven for five minutes.
5. Remove from oven and coat the pan with the melted butter.
6. Pour the batter in the hot skillet and bake for 15 – 20 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Calories (per serving): 189 kcal, Fat: 9.1 g, Carbohydrates: 22.68 g, Fiber: 0.85 g, Sugar: 3.88 g, Protein: 4.11 g.

Conclusion

These top 15 baked recipes are the perfect way for you to keep a track on your diet, while giving you safe and delightful food at home. Now you can enjoy the taste of your favorite bakery good anytime you have a craving.

So ready, set, and bake away!