European bread recipes

Artisan Bread so easy it almost bakes itself

One of the best books I have purchased in a long time is "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes" by Zoe Francois and…

Ciabatta Rustic Hard Crusted Italian Bread

A delicious easy hard crusted Italian Bread you can make many different ways!

Gramma Lund's Limpa Bread

My paternal grandfather emigrated to the US in 1912 bringing with him his mother's family recipe for the incredibly delicious - almost cake-like -…

Italian Easter Bread

Fantastic Irish Soda Bread

I made two Irish Soda Breads for St. Patrick's Day this year, and this one was superior. And it is really, really easy! If you eat it hot out of…

Mega Garlic Basil Foccacia

This Foccacia bread is adapted from a recipe made at the California Culinary Academy at a "Weekends At The Academy" class that I took 17 years ago.…

Russian Black Bread ('Chorni Chleb')

This bread was easy to make despite all of the crazy ingrediants. We loved this dense flavorful bread.

Spelt pain a l'ancienne

A bread from Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice, a very easy one because it hardly needs any kneading and it only ferments once. And with…

Aunt Violet's Swedish Rye Bread

Swedes have always made hearty, highly flavored breads and rye always seems to play a part, the foundation for many avenues of baking exploration.…

Curt's Italian Grilled Personal Pan Pizza Recipe

Pizza on the grill you say? It's easier than you think and the crust is the best ever... if you have ever had…

Bread Pretzels

It looks dificult but it is not. Just give it a try and you will see how delicious it is. And it's fun! Tradition says that monks in southern…

Gluten-free Portuguese Easter Masa Bread

Masa is a Portuguese sweet bread made in my family every year around Easter. For the holiday we wrap the risen…

Cheddar Cheese Scones

One bite of these scones and you'll realize that scones are not something that only go with tea or coffee. They are awesome with my Irish Stew…

St. Joseph's Bread

A braided bread finished with an egg wash and sesame seeds. Crisp crust and tender crumb. Great for dipping in your favorite pasta sauce or straight…

Instead of bread

Wonderful, oven-fresh and crunchy substitute for bread