Bread

Forget a regular old burger bun—take it up a notch for your with this pretzel buns recipe.

This loaf doesn’t need much more than the sweet-and-toasty crunch of sugar and slivered almonds to showcase its lovely texture and egg-wash shine. A newbie to braided breads? Don’t worry; the dough is deceptively easy to work with. If you’ve ever plaited a friendship bracelet—or hair, let’s be honest—you’re more than qualified to pull off this springtime baking project.

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

These featherlight rolls are best served warm from the oven with lots of butter.

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