Bread

Make your next morning tea one to remember with this passionfruit and pineapple bread recipe. Topped with ricotta, maple syrup and cinnamon, this bread is to be enjoyed in thick slices

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

This recipe makes two loaves of beautiful bread. You can make one to eat now, and one to freeze for later use.

Skip the soggy sandwiches and jazz up your kids' lunchboxes with this flavour-packed turkey and corn pita pocket. It's stuffed with oozy cream cheese, sweet cranberry sauce and a fresh corn salad for a tasty lunch they'll want again!

This moist loaf tastes amazing freshly baked and is still wonderful a few days later when toasted.

Bring out the inner child in everyone with a fairytale feast that’s full of fun!

Homemade focaccia is easy to make and impressive! This recipe is from a cooking school in Siena, which Nici Wickes has adapted to make it faster for any home cook to make. It’s bread-making at its best!

You don't need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances. These gluten free hot cross buns taste just as good as the original recipe (especially with butter)!

Serve up a family feast that’s so delicious, they won’t even notice how healthy it is!

This is pure comfort food. Layers of spiced bun and apple baked with a vanilla custard makes for a moreish treat.

Also known as flammekueche, this is kind of a pizza and sort of a tart and originates from the Alsace region of France. Confusion aside, what’s certain is that one piece is never enough – there’s something about this creamy, bacony creation that inspires gluttony. This is my version of a dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. I add a little autumnal twist with thyme, onions and extra cheese, and sometimes even sliced mushrooms. Serve it in slices like a pizza or enjoy it as a light meal with a green leafy salad on the side. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.

I make all sorts of banana loaves and cakes but this one is especially terrific. Somehow it is both robust and super-soft and fluffy. It also slices easily and stays fresh for days – not that it’ll last that long!

Smothered in smashed herbs, garlic and oil, these slender breads pack a huge flavour punch. Top with thick slices of tomato and chunks of fresh mozzarella to take this snack to the next level.

Bored of soggy sandwiches? These nutritious lunch box ideas from Holly Cuthbert at Square One Health and Fitness will put the bounce back into your break.

This sweet, spiced cinnamon swirl loaf makes the perfect morning or afternoon tea - sweet, buttery and delicious.

An old-school Boston bun has a certain retro charm – layer the frosting on as thick as you like and serve it with butter for spreading. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

Enjoy this traditional sweet panettone dish, complete with creamy mascarpone and fresh raspberries. A perfect way to end Christmas lunch or dinner.

Recreate popular Turkish street treats with these delicious sesame ring breads from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook - perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner!

These seeded buckwheat dinner rolls make the perfect addition to your next meal. And they're gluten-free too!

This free-form garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment for your next dinner party. Fresh, fluffy and full of flavour, it's also gluten-free.

This light, low GI, avocado and herb salad, sourdough bruschetta, is a perfect dish for brunch, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.

This sweet raspberry loaf is a delicious snack, perfect with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

Avocado, poached eggs, sourdough, fermented white cabbage and fennel with some stuff from the garden. Darren Robertson from Three Blue Ducks shares his recipe from The Great Australian Cookbook.

These worm coffin rolls are perfect for this Halloween! Simple and delicious - these are perfect for the scariest night of the year!

This simple recipe for a light and golden, orange-flavoured, plaited Easter bread comes from a 1961 edition of Home Baked: A Little Book of Bread Recipes by George and Cecilia Scurfield. Published in Britain, the book was aimed at the novice bread baker and the authors included a chapter called ‘Coffee Breads from Abroad’. Most European countries have recipes for traditional breads eaten on festive occasions – usually made from ordinary bread dough enriched with butter or oil and eggs and flavoured with dried fruit and spices. I have made many of them over the years, but this modest recipe has become a favourite. It probably can’t claim to be authentically Russian, but it is pretty, delicious and completely reliable.

Delicious and easy-to-make Middle Eastern za’atar bread. Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen shares his recipe from his book Falafel for Breakfast.

Healthy and wholesome flat breads with tomatoes and eggs - a delicious meal perfect for breakfast or brunch any day of the week!

This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.

Celebrate the scary season with these cute Witches potion and garlic wortweed rolls! Delicious and creative, these make for the ultimate Halloween treats!

Ciabatta dinner roles are perfect alongside soup, stews or casseroles to mop up the juices, or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.

This delicious and easy to prepare chocolate and cherry loaf is the perfect accompaniment with your mid-morning cuppa! The perfect balance of sweet and fruity!

My sister made this when she worked in the sub-Antarctic islands. As rations got scarce, the hardy kumara was a hit once she turned it into this moist bread.

Hot, sweet and syrupy with a hint of cinnamon – these sticky buns are a real treat! A tray will hit the spot after Saturday morning sport.

If you’re wary about making bread because of the time required to rise the dough, try this non-yeasted bread. It’s quick and easy to throw together, and tastes delicious with a generous layer of berry jam.

There are some recipes that become so popular on the blogosphere that they circulate like wildfire, which is how I came upon a gluten-free recipe for this “life-changing loaf of bread”. Originating from the blog, My New Roots (I think), I’ve changed it around a bit to suit my own kitchen. I hope it suits yours too!

Delicious and comforting gingerbread loaves - a perfect weekend recipe the whole family will enjoy!

This tasty grilled mozzarella and salami piadina is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that doesn't skimp on flavour!

This tasty skillet cornbread with beef and bean chilli recipe will have you coming back for seconds! Quick, comforting and delicious - the perfect dinner idea for those busier nights!

This basic white bread recipe is perfect for your next baking day - enjoy a fresh, warm slice any time of the day!

These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner - made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.

You'd never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

This French toast recipe is a twist on the classic fried bread. It makes a great snack for teens or an easy lunch when served with salad and a dollop of chutney.

Spelt wheat produces beautiful artisan-quality bread with a razor-sharp crust and delicate crumb.

Chocolate brioche is heavenly fresh out of the oven for morning tea. Photo Credit: Murray Lloyd.

A classic Australian favourite, enjoy this traditional damper recipe by Cleo Lynch, from 'Love and Food from Gran's Table' by Natalie Oldfield. It's delicious served warm with a dollop of butter.

Packed full of crunchy, nutty pecans, the sweetness of these fluffy buns are beautiful topped with a sweet maple glaze. Enjoy them warm or cool with a cup of tea or coffee.

This sweet and fun twist on the classic hot cross buns will delight kids and adults alike. The addition of decadent pink icing and chocolatey Easter eggs will have people reaching for more!

Wow your friends and family with these glorious homemade hot cross buns. Packed full of juicy raisins, and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!

Adding these pumpkin dampers to your next casserole or stew is just what you need to leave you feeling full and satisfied

Snack in style with this divine pear and raspberry loaf. It's perfect for morning or afternoon tea, or a work lunchbox treat.

This is what we cook in summer when we can’t be bothered making dinner.

This salad roll is a great packed lunch option for work or weekend entertaining.

This moist loaf is divine served warm with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

Whip up this breakfast bruschetta in no time at all, packed full of goodness to fuel you for a big day ahead. Creamy avocado, fresh eggs and crispy ham make this just as tasty as it is nutritious.

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won't disappoint.

Relive your childhood and share with your family the true joys of a traditional finger bun for morning tea - complete with pink icing and a fluffy, golden base stuffed with juicy sultanas.

Sweet, fluffy and buttery, these gorgeous dessert loaf stuffed with crunchy almonds and sweet, juicy cranberries is beautiful served warm out of the oven, sliced and enjoyed with a pot of tea.

This is a cute and colourful variation on traditional fairy bread. The kids will enjoy helping to make them and they will love eating them.

Aussies love this Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that we've made even tastier. Better still, it will be on the table in just 15 minutes!

We've put a savoury twist on the classic hot cross buns with the addition of fragrant caraway seeds to this traditional baked dish. Enjoy warm or cold with a light spread of butter as a light lunchbox snack or afternoon tea.

Golden, fluffy and packed full of crispy bacon pieces, this delicious cheesy loaf is perfect served sliced and enjoyed as a snack for afternoon tea or as a light lunch.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

A herby variation on traditional eggy bread, you can give this French toast recipe extra zing by using homemade pesto.

This gorgeous apple and cinnamon loaf is perfect sliced and served warm as a mid-morning snack or with a cuppa in the afternoon.

These easy savoury puddings showcase that winning cheese-and-tomato combination everyone loves.

A classic all around the world - experience why the combination of pastrami on rye with slaw is so fantastic!

Bake this sweet and zesty Easter bread then gather the kids and decorate your Easter eggs with bright colours.

Naturally sweet, this tasty sandwich is spread with mashed banana in place of butter and stuffed with chopped dried apricots to create a quick and healthy lunchbox snack.

Afternoon tea isn't an occasion unless traditional scones (and perhaps crustless finger sandwiches) are on the table. This recipe shows how easy it is to make them yourself at home.

Indulge in a gourmet weekend breakfast complete with crispy ham, garlic bread crumbs and perfectly cooked eggs.

Experience a Western swing on the classic Vietnamese favourite, bahn mi, this delicious French baguette is stuffed with Asian spiced pork meat balls and pickled veggies.

A bakery favourite, recreate these tasty ham, cheese and tomato for your family. Delicious enjoyed warm as a savoury afternoon tea or popped in a school or work lunchbox as a yummy snack.

This iconic Aussie dish has come a long way since it used to be made with just basic ingredients and cooked over the hot coals of a camp fire! In this simple recipe, damper gets a facelift with the addition of herbs, cheese and pistachios.

This rich and sweet berry brioche takes just ten minutes to create, making this the perfect fruity, creamy snack.

The combination of oven-roasted butternut pumpkin, creamy, crumbled feta and a divine balsamic glaze adds a wonderful twist to this classic Italian starter.

Dip a piece of warm homemade pumpkin damper into this tasty French onion dip for a party sensation or just an everyday snack!

Experience the satisfaction of baking your own bread with this fluffy, versatile recipe. Brilliant served sliced as the base to your favourite sandwich, or lightly toasted with a spread of butter and jam.

These Middle Eastern lamb burgers are packed full of brilliant textures and flavours, perfect for a delicious Summer meal. Delight your family and friends with these cumin spiced patties, wonderful served topped with zesty grated vegetables and cool yoghurt.

Delicious served on their own with a fresh side salad or on a crusty bread roll as a gourmet lunch box sandwich, these tender teriyaki chicken strips are easy to make and packed full of flavour.

Pretend your strolling through the Place de la Concorde with fresh baguettes and creamy brie, complete with leg ham and delicious mustard mayo.

Simple, but utterly unbeatable, the combination of creamy smashed avocado mixed with fresh basil and smooth cheese makes the ultimate toast topping for any time of day. This dish is popping up on most cafe menus for breakfast and lunch.

Get your kids to eat their vegetables the fun way - these exciting traffic light shaped sandwiches are full of goodness and will entertain and please your little ones.

Who doesn't love dunking toast soldiers into a runny egg yolk? This version is more than just comfort food thanks to the addition of tasty green asparagus. So you can dunk that too!

Add a hint of fancy to a social gathering or picnic by unveiling these sourdough sandwiches filled with fresh yabbies, wholesome vegetables and a sharp mustard vinegar mayonnaise.

The crunch of Turkish bread combines with a buttery coating to create this delicious bread, with salty olives, anchovies and caramelised onions.

Whip up a healthy lunch time snack with this sandwich idea. Replace traditional butters and spreads with mashed avocado and enjoy celery and tomato for that extra crunch.

These quick and easy desserts can be on the table in 15 minutes and will delight the whole family.

The combination of creamy, rich blue cheese and oven roasted kumara sits perfectly atop this golden, fluffy homemade focaccia base. Perfect sliced and shared as a gourmet starter.

This simple recipe gives a gourmet edge to the classic toasty. With silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and crunchy rye bread you'll breathe new life into a lunch time staple.

This dense sweet fruit loaf is beautiful served sliced, hot out of the oven, with a spread of cream cheese.

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.

These bite-sized sweet loaves are perfect with a pot of freshly brewed coffee for morning tea. Chewy apricots and juicy blueberries are swirled through a delicious golden slice with coconut and crunchy macadamias.