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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    17 Homemade Dessert Breads That’ll Put Bakery Loaves to Shame

    Published: Nov 18, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dessert breads are the perfect way to bring a little extra sweetness to your kitchen without feeling like you’ve gone overboard. There’s something special about baking these treats from scratch, filling your home with the smell of freshly baked bread and knowing you’ve made something truly homemade. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, these recipes are simple, satisfying, and sure to outshine anything you’d pick up from the bakery.

    Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

    A loaf of blueberry bread on a cutting board.
    Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    The smell of freshly baked bread is always irresistible. Impress your family and friends with a this Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

    Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe

    Apple oatmeal brad sliced on a wooden cutting board.
    Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Filled with apples and walnuts you’ll love Apple Cinnamon Bread on cool fall mornings. Sweetened with honey and apples.
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe

    Braided Sweet Potato Bread

    A braided loaf of bread with three slices.
    Braided Sweet Potato Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    BEST Sweet Potato Bread Recipe! So mouthwatering, it’s irresistibly moist, spiced to perfection, and EASY to make for breakfast or brunch.
    Get the Recipe: Braided Sweet Potato Bread

    Pumpkin Apple Bread

    A partially sliced loaf of pumpkin bread next to a dish of butter.
    Pumpkin Apple Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Pumpkin Apple Bread is super moist and full of warm fall spices. It’s the perfect treat for brunch or a coffee break.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Apple Bread

    Cozy Homemade Honey Oatmeal Bread

    Oatmeal bread sliced with honey on the side.
    Cozy Homemade Honey Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade honey oatmeal bread with with whole wheat flour is a wholesome bread. Amazing warm out of the oven, it’s great as toast.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Homemade Honey Oatmeal Bread

    Easy Monkey Bread With Canned Biscuits

    A single slice of monkey bread being removed from the bundt cake.
    Easy Monkey Bread With Canned Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy monkey bread recipe is a citrusy version of monkey bread with a Prosecco and orange juice glaze. Enjoy the leftover wine!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Monkey Bread With Canned Biscuits

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread is a step up from the traditional version. With a cheesecake like filling it will become a new favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    A loaf of coconut bread with frosting and coconut flakes.
    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This pineapple bread with coconut recipe is lightly sweet and incredibly moist, with real pineapple chunks and a cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread (Dollywood Copycat)

    Cinnamon bread with a section removed.
    Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread (Dollywood Copycat). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dollywood Cinnamon Bread is a pull-apart bread coated in butter and brown sugar and cinnamon for a gooey mouth watering breakfast treat.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Buttery Cinnamon Bread (Dollywood Copycat)

    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Slices of zucchini banana bread on a rack.
    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An extra moist quick bread with both bananas and zucchini. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and extra zucchini.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Easy To Make Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    A loaf of cinnamon raisins bread with cut slices.
    Easy To Make Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cinnamon Raisin Bread has a soft, fluffy texture infused with the comforting warmth of cinnamon and bursting with juicy raisins.
    Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread

    Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery, cheesy, with a hint of sweetness. Brie pull apart bread is the perfect appetizer for any event made in under 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread

    Rhubarb Bread Pudding With Custard

    A close-up view of a bread pudding topped with a generous amount of creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding consists of bread pieces and visible chunks of red fruit, likely berries, served in a black bowl with a spoon scooping a portion.
    Rhubarb Bread Pudding With Custard. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crusty bread is baked in a vanilla custard and fresh rhubarb is sweetened with a sweet raspberry jam to form an amazing custard bread pudding.
    Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Bread Pudding With Custard

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    A serving of bread pudding with a spoon.
    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
    Get the Recipe: A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Cinnamon Roll Bread With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Cinnamon Roll Bread With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft and tender, this quick cinnamon bread is a decadent treat that falls somewhere betwee a cinnamon roll and coffee cake.
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Bread With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    A close-up of a serving of bread pudding, one of the classic pudding desserts, topped with creamy vanilla sauce on a white plate. The dessert appears soft, with golden-brown edges and a rich, moist texture.
    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Baked to perfection, this Peach Bread Pudding combines soft, moist bread cubes with juicy peaches for a magical spin on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    Spiced Pumpkin Bread Using Cake Mix Recipe

    Spiced Pumpkin Bread Using Cake Mix Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Quick & easy homemade pumpkin bread with a cake mix recipe. It only takes 10 minutes to mix up a batch and taste so good.
    Get the Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Bread Using Cake Mix Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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