Bread Archives - ZoëBakes https://zoebakes.com/category/bread/ eat dessert first Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:29:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 36689627 A Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Bread https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/a-beginners-guide-to-sourdough-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/a-beginners-guide-to-sourdough-bread/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:20:00 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=27435 Anyone can make bakery-worthy sourdough bread at home with the right ingredients and a little guidance. This guide to sourdough bread will help you learn the tricks to a perfect loaf. Read on for the recipe, tips and a video tutorial! I make a loaf of this sourdough bread at […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/a-beginners-guide-to-sourdough-bread/feed/ 3 27435 How To Make Sourdough Starter From Scratch https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/how-to-make-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/how-to-make-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:42:56 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=11295 This sourdough starter recipe is simple and requires only flour, water and a little patience. Once you have it down, you can keep this starter active and make all the sourdough bread you want. Sourdough starter is easier than you think! It can take a few tries, but really all […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/04/21/how-to-make-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/feed/ 1 11295 Irish Scones with Kumquat Marmalade https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/03/irish-scones-with-kumquat-marmalade/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/03/irish-scones-with-kumquat-marmalade/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:13:44 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=11799 These Irish Scones are a favorite breakfast treat. A classic scone is a bit sweeter than a biscuit, and while still flaky has a distinct texture all to its self. I make this recipe with a classic kumquat marmalade. I fell madly in love with Ireland and have had the […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/03/03/irish-scones-with-kumquat-marmalade/feed/ 20 11799 Tender & Flaky Homemade Biscuits https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/29/flaky-biscuits/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/29/flaky-biscuits/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:42:00 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=7099 There’s nothing better than tender, flaky biscuits. This recipe will help you perfect your method in no time, or you can scroll down to a find a quick-fold biscuit variety below! Gorgeous, flaky biscuits are easier to make than their layered look and feel may imply. The recipe requires folding […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/29/flaky-biscuits/feed/ 29 7099 Easy Dutch Oven Bread https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/23/crusty-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/23/crusty-bread/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:06:27 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=17158 Nothing beats a nice crusty bread. This Dutch Oven bread recipe is easy to make and results in a beautiful crusted loaf every time. A shatteringly thin crust and a super light and stretchy interior is the bread most beloved by my family. This crusty bread delivers on all of […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2025/01/23/crusty-bread/feed/ 113 17158 Cinnamon Swirl Bread https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/12/19/cinnamon-swirl-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/12/19/cinnamon-swirl-bread/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:37:22 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=26227 This Cinnamon Swirl Bread recipe is sponsored by Diamond Crystal Salt Co. All opinions are my own. This super tender, cinnamon spiced, perfectly balanced salted caramel treat is made for your holiday gatherings. It’s like the perfect cinnamon bun, just more fun. Great for Christmas morning or swap out the […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/12/19/cinnamon-swirl-bread/feed/ 0 26227 Classic Banana Bread with Pecans https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/01/26/banana-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/01/26/banana-bread/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:24:05 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4747 Here in Minnesota there is a timeless tradition of going to the “cabin.” During the summer everyone heads out of the city on the weekend to fish, and during the winter they still fish, but on frozen lakes. I am not originally from around here and have not quite embraced […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2024/01/26/banana-bread/feed/ 37 4747 Pumpkin Bread https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/pumpkin-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/pumpkin-bread/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:34:46 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=22635 Chilly fall weather calls for cozy spices and pumpkin treats! This pumpkin bread recipe is packed with both, and is especially tasty when you roast your own pumpkins. It’s an easy way to elevate the flavor, but just be sure to get smaller pie or sugar pumpkin varieties, and not […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/pumpkin-bread/feed/ 7 22635 Roasting Pumpkins for Fall Baking https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/09/28/roasting-sugar-pumpkin-for-bread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/09/28/roasting-sugar-pumpkin-for-bread/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:17:24 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=50 Close to Thanksgiving, there are pumpkins in everyone’s shopping cart, generally in a can. If you want a real treat, that will allow you to skip the canned aisle in the grocery store, try roasting pumpkins at home. You’ll be shocked at how easy it is. Baking pumpkins caramelizes the […]

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]]> https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/09/28/roasting-sugar-pumpkin-for-bread/feed/ 5 50 Cornbread https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/09/22/cornbread/ https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/09/22/cornbread/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:41:43 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=21419 This is the cornbread I make in the Sweet Corn Ice Cream episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! It’s the season finale of season 3 and sweet corn is one of the ways we know summer is winding down here in Minnesota. If you like this cornbread, I hope […]

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