Bread

This easy focaccia bread, excerpted from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy, can be made in a few hours—as opposed to overnight.

An Italian classic, this olive-oil-slicked bread showcases flavourful Coronation grapes. (You can also use your favourite purple or black ones.) Serve warm as a snack or as a cheese course with a wedge of blue and glasses of port.—Camilla Wynne

Does making bread intimidate you? Never again. A must-try: this fresh-baked shortcut version requires minimal time and effort.

A round-up of some of our easiest bread recipes to make at home—from sourdough to focaccia—no advanced baking skills needed.

This no knead bread has just a few ingredients, including healthy wheat bran, which is a fantastic source of fibre. It's perfect for serving alongside soups, stews and sandwiches.