Bread, Rolls, and Biscuits

Nothing compares to a fresh, hot biscuit, roll, or slice of bread slathered with butter.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-02125-11_Georgene27s_fluffy_rolls_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-12626-69_smoked_ham_roll_300.jpg — See the Recipe

Pint Glass Bread — Simple pint-glass bread made without the use of many utensils. Get the recipe for Pint Glass Bread »

Breakfast Bread — Bread is a staple of the Irish table; to do this recipe justice, use high-quality flour and top it with dense Irish butter. Get the recipe for Breakfast Bread »

Popovers — No matter how tempting the aroma coming from your kitchen, don't open the oven to check popovers until about 5 minutes before they're finished baking, or they will deflate.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-03125-83_Cheese_bread_250.jpg — See the Recipe

Bread with Prosciutto and Olives — This recipe is a savory alternative to pizza pasquale, the sweet bread traditionally served with salame on Easter morning. **See the recipe for Bread with Prosciutto and Olives »**

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-09125-62_Butterhorn_rolls_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-09125-66_Hot_crusty_buttermilk_biscuits_250.jpg — See the Recipe

Cheddar Cheese Biscuit — When making these buttery little biscuits, opt for a true American cheese—fourth-generation Wisconsin cheese maker Sid Cook, of Carr Valley Cheese, advised us to use a 3-year-old extra-sharp cheddar.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-08125-78_Black-Eyed_Pea_Corn_Bread_250.jpg — Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread Unlike traditional corn bread, this version is soft and rich--more like a souffle or a spoon bread. See the recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2007-06125-09_biscuits_forever_250.jpg — The secret to avoiding rock-hard biscuits, according to cookbook author Marion Cunningham, is not to overhandle the dough; a light hand makes a flaky, airy biscuit. See the recipe for Baking-Powder Biscuits »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-12125-80_Breakfast_biscuits_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-04626-111_web-corn_bread_300.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-05626-112_yeasty_rolls_300.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-06626-94_refrigerator_rolls_300.jpg — See the Recipe

Rosemary Focaccia — Lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary top this aromatic focaccia.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-02626-109_brioche_a_tete_300.jpg — Golden on the outside, with a feathery, rich-tasting interior, the brioche is a perfect showcase for butter. The French name of this type of brioche (tete means head) refers to the confection's shape: a large sphere topped with a smaller one (the "head").

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2008-11626-116_philippine_brioche_300.jpg — Although these fluffy sweet-savory breakfast rolls are traditionally prepared with pork lard, most Philippine cooks nowadays use butter instead. Dutch edam cheese is sprinkled inside and on top of the dough, offering a subtle counterpoint to the breads' sweetness. ** See the recipe for Philippine-Style Brioche »**

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2009-127-andre-focaccia-pizza-400.jpg — This chewy focaccia pairs salty olives with sweet tomatoes for an addictive snack. See the recipe for Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives »

Saffron Buns — The secret to making these mildly sweet pastries—based on a recipe given to us by Gunilla von Heland, a food editor in Stockholm—is to steep the saffron in hot milk before incorporating it.

Buttermilk Cluster — These soft dinner rolls are based on a popular recipe on the baking website TheFreshLoaf.com

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2010-02127-web-angeli-foccacia400.jpg — Evan Kleiman, the chef and owner of Angeli Caffe (see Family Style) in Los Angeles, gave us this recipe for Italian flat bread, which she tops with 'nduja, a spreadable Italian cured meat. You can buy 'nduja from the San Francisco-based pork store, Boccalone.

Braided Cardamom Bread (Pulla) — See Step-by-step instructions on braiding this cardamom-spiced bread, which is eaten with coffee or tea in Finland.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2010images2010-06130-fougasse400.jpg — The recipe for this bread, sold as a market specialty in the south of France, comes from author Patricia Wells. See the recipe for Provençal Bread with Olives and Herbs »

Piquant Corn Bread — Jalapeños and cilantro punch up classic cornbread.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2010images2010-107-sav1110-classic-parker-house-rolls-p.jpg.jpg — See the Recipe

Challah — This eggy, yeasted bread is a welcome addition to any spread.

New Orleans French Bread — Known for its irresistibly crunchy crust and sparse crumb, French bread is the ideal po'boy canvas, or cut it into quarters and serve with crab maison.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2011-077-pesto_foccacia_400.jpg — This version of Liguria's famed focaccia comes to us from Biagia Settepani, chef and co-owner of Pasticceria Bruno in New York City. See the recipe for Pesto Focaccia »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2011images2011-097-challot_400.jpg — See the Recipe

Honey and Herb Biscuits — Instead of plain dinner rolls, we like to serve these fluffy biscuits, fragrant with rosemary and thyme.

Rosemary Popovers — Goose fat enriches simple, airy popovers, which provide a wonderful savory complement to almost any meal.

Cranberry Farro Quick Bread — Grains of cooked farro add substance and nuttiness to this moist, honey and brown sugar-sweetened quick bread.

Four-Hour Baguette — Traditional baguettes are 24 to 30 inches long and are baked in ovens that produce steam, which delays crust formation so the loaves can fully rise.

Seeded Rye Loaf — Dark and deeply flavored from a rye sourdough starter that's made 10 days in advance, the earthy loaf is easily customizable depending on what seeds and grains you have on hand and want to add to the dough.

Spelt Levain Loaf — Made 10 days in advance with a hearty whole spelt flour starter, this loaf has rich caramel undertones and a pleasant sourness. Top slices with creamy, funky cheeses and cured or smoked meats and fish.

Apple Cider Levain Loaf — This flavorful, naturally leavened white bread is a great use of apple cider and dried cranberries, so you can enjoy Thanksgiving's flavors long after the holiday is done.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2012images2012-097-SAV150-22.Gougeres-750×750.jpg — Gruyere pastry puffs are an elegant and easy start to any meal. See the Recipe for Gougeres »

Honey Buttermilk Biscuits — The famous biscuits from the Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston are sweet, buttery, flaky, and pillowy soft.

Hungarian Rolls with Cracklings and Prune Jam — A blend of rendered pork fat and cracklings adds a smoky depth to flaky, yeast-risen rolls filled with a thick prune jam called lekvár.

Roasted Garlic Focaccia — When garlic cloves are chopped, the sulfur compounds and an enzyme called allinase, usually held separate within the clove, come into contact with one another. The collision generates the compound allicin, which gives garlic its pungency, and pyruvic acid, which is responsible for its spicy heat. But left intact, so that its volatile compounds don’t interact, garlic offers an entirely different character; roasting the cloves whole draws out their sweetness, yielding the sumptuous confit that adorns this pretty focaccia. Cook the focaccia on a pizza stone, which will give the bottom crust a delicious crunch.

Sweet, braided challah, traditionally eaten on Sabbath and holidays in Jewish households, is perfect for the dinner table—and leftovers make great french toast.

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Bread, Rolls, and Biscuits

Nothing compares to a fresh, hot biscuit, roll, or slice of bread slathered with butter.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-02125-11_Georgene27s_fluffy_rolls_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-12626-69_smoked_ham_roll_300.jpg — See the Recipe

Pint Glass Bread — Simple pint-glass bread made without the use of many utensils. Get the recipe for Pint Glass Bread »

Breakfast Bread — Bread is a staple of the Irish table; to do this recipe justice, use high-quality flour and top it with dense Irish butter. Get the recipe for Breakfast Bread »

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Popovers — No matter how tempting the aroma coming from your kitchen, don't open the oven to check popovers until about 5 minutes before they're finished baking, or they will deflate.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-03125-83_Cheese_bread_250.jpg — See the Recipe

Bread with Prosciutto and Olives — This recipe is a savory alternative to pizza pasquale, the sweet bread traditionally served with salame on Easter morning. **See the recipe for Bread with Prosciutto and Olives »**

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-09125-62_Butterhorn_rolls_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-09125-66_Hot_crusty_buttermilk_biscuits_250.jpg — See the Recipe

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Cheddar Cheese Biscuit — When making these buttery little biscuits, opt for a true American cheese—fourth-generation Wisconsin cheese maker Sid Cook, of Carr Valley Cheese, advised us to use a 3-year-old extra-sharp cheddar.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-08125-78_Black-Eyed_Pea_Corn_Bread_250.jpg — Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread Unlike traditional corn bread, this version is soft and rich--more like a souffle or a spoon bread. See the recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2007-06125-09_biscuits_forever_250.jpg — The secret to avoiding rock-hard biscuits, according to cookbook author Marion Cunningham, is not to overhandle the dough; a light hand makes a flaky, airy biscuit. See the recipe for Baking-Powder Biscuits »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2007images2007-12125-80_Breakfast_biscuits_250.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-04626-111_web-corn_bread_300.jpg — See the Recipe

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httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-05626-112_yeasty_rolls_300.jpg — See the Recipe

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-06626-94_refrigerator_rolls_300.jpg — See the Recipe

Rosemary Focaccia — Lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary top this aromatic focaccia.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-02626-109_brioche_a_tete_300.jpg — Golden on the outside, with a feathery, rich-tasting interior, the brioche is a perfect showcase for butter. The French name of this type of brioche (tete means head) refers to the confection's shape: a large sphere topped with a smaller one (the "head").

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2008-11626-116_philippine_brioche_300.jpg — Although these fluffy sweet-savory breakfast rolls are traditionally prepared with pork lard, most Philippine cooks nowadays use butter instead. Dutch edam cheese is sprinkled inside and on top of the dough, offering a subtle counterpoint to the breads' sweetness. ** See the recipe for Philippine-Style Brioche »**

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httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2009-127-andre-focaccia-pizza-400.jpg — This chewy focaccia pairs salty olives with sweet tomatoes for an addictive snack. See the recipe for Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives »

Saffron Buns — The secret to making these mildly sweet pastries—based on a recipe given to us by Gunilla von Heland, a food editor in Stockholm—is to steep the saffron in hot milk before incorporating it.

Buttermilk Cluster — These soft dinner rolls are based on a popular recipe on the baking website TheFreshLoaf.com

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2010-02127-web-angeli-foccacia400.jpg — Evan Kleiman, the chef and owner of Angeli Caffe (see Family Style) in Los Angeles, gave us this recipe for Italian flat bread, which she tops with 'nduja, a spreadable Italian cured meat. You can buy 'nduja from the San Francisco-based pork store, Boccalone.

Braided Cardamom Bread (Pulla) — See Step-by-step instructions on braiding this cardamom-spiced bread, which is eaten with coffee or tea in Finland.

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httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2010images2010-06130-fougasse400.jpg — The recipe for this bread, sold as a market specialty in the south of France, comes from author Patricia Wells. See the recipe for Provençal Bread with Olives and Herbs »

Piquant Corn Bread — Jalapeños and cilantro punch up classic cornbread.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2010images2010-107-sav1110-classic-parker-house-rolls-p.jpg.jpg — See the Recipe

Challah — This eggy, yeasted bread is a welcome addition to any spread.

New Orleans French Bread — Known for its irresistibly crunchy crust and sparse crumb, French bread is the ideal po'boy canvas, or cut it into quarters and serve with crab maison.

ADVERTISEMENTAD

AD

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2011-077-pesto_foccacia_400.jpg — This version of Liguria's famed focaccia comes to us from Biagia Settepani, chef and co-owner of Pasticceria Bruno in New York City. See the recipe for Pesto Focaccia »

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2011images2011-097-challot_400.jpg — See the Recipe

Honey and Herb Biscuits — Instead of plain dinner rolls, we like to serve these fluffy biscuits, fragrant with rosemary and thyme.

Rosemary Popovers — Goose fat enriches simple, airy popovers, which provide a wonderful savory complement to almost any meal.

Cranberry Farro Quick Bread — Grains of cooked farro add substance and nuttiness to this moist, honey and brown sugar-sweetened quick bread.

ADVERTISEMENTAD

AD

Four-Hour Baguette — Traditional baguettes are 24 to 30 inches long and are baked in ovens that produce steam, which delays crust formation so the loaves can fully rise.

Seeded Rye Loaf — Dark and deeply flavored from a rye sourdough starter that's made 10 days in advance, the earthy loaf is easily customizable depending on what seeds and grains you have on hand and want to add to the dough.

Spelt Levain Loaf — Made 10 days in advance with a hearty whole spelt flour starter, this loaf has rich caramel undertones and a pleasant sourness. Top slices with creamy, funky cheeses and cured or smoked meats and fish.

Apple Cider Levain Loaf — This flavorful, naturally leavened white bread is a great use of apple cider and dried cranberries, so you can enjoy Thanksgiving's flavors long after the holiday is done.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2012images2012-097-SAV150-22.Gougeres-750×750.jpg — Gruyere pastry puffs are an elegant and easy start to any meal. See the Recipe for Gougeres »

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Honey Buttermilk Biscuits — The famous biscuits from the Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston are sweet, buttery, flaky, and pillowy soft.

Hungarian Rolls with Cracklings and Prune Jam — A blend of rendered pork fat and cracklings adds a smoky depth to flaky, yeast-risen rolls filled with a thick prune jam called lekvár.

Roasted Garlic Focaccia — When garlic cloves are chopped, the sulfur compounds and an enzyme called allinase, usually held separate within the clove, come into contact with one another. The collision generates the compound allicin, which gives garlic its pungency, and pyruvic acid, which is responsible for its spicy heat. But left intact, so that its volatile compounds don’t interact, garlic offers an entirely different character; roasting the cloves whole draws out their sweetness, yielding the sumptuous confit that adorns this pretty focaccia. Cook the focaccia on a pizza stone, which will give the bottom crust a delicious crunch.

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