Thanksgiving Bread Recipes for a More Cozy Celebration 

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At every holiday table, I think bread is that food that we all expect to be there. Yes, we have our usual pies and turkeys, but bread is really that staple food on every occasion! It’s so versatile too—you can use it for an appetizer, dessert, or even a main dish. So, to appreciate bread more, I researched these best Thanksgiving bread recipes that are proven and tested to be tasty!

Pumpkin Bread Rolls

Let’s start strong with these classic bread rolls! What I like about them, aside from their delicious taste, is how simple and easy they are to make while still bringing those Thanksgiving vibes. These pumpkin-flavored rolls are perfect for your holiday table! 

Pumpkin Bread Rolls
Pumpkin bread rolls – these cute little pumpkin flavoured dinner rolls are easier to make than you might think and are perfect for an Autumn celebration!
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Pumpkin Bread Rolls

Caramelized Onion Bread

Serve this Caramelized Onion Bread as a unique and flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Its sweet and savory notes make it an irresistible companion to any dish.

Caramelized Onion Bread
This is high-hydration bread that turns out perfect and pillow-soft every single time. The recipe for the bread is simple and basic, with 4 ingredients only. I decided to spice it up a bit, so I kneaded in caramelized onions, garlic, and parmesan. The texture is amazing – airy and bubbly, but with minimal kneading and proofing time. So, I'm sharing step by step recipe for Caramelized Onion Bread.
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Caramelized Onion Bread

Sweet Cornbread with Berries

As you know, bread can be sweet or savory. I can’t decide which type I like better, but one of my favorite sweet recipes is definitely this sweet cornbread with berries. Check out the recipe!

Cornbread with Berries
Enjoy this delightful Cornbread with Berries as a special treat that’s sure to bring smiles and a bit of sweetness to your table! A wonderful addition to your holiday celebrations that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
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cornbread with berries

Pumpkin Sandwich Bread

The Savory Pumpkin Bread is a fantastic Thanksgiving bread idea because it wonderfully embodies the spirit of the season with its rich pumpkin flavor and versatile serving options. Perfect for sandwiches or as a standalone side, this bread pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory toppings, making it a delightful complement to any Thanksgiving meal.

Savory Pumpkin Bread for Sandwich
Since it is pumpkin season, I wanted to surprise you with a recipe for savory pumpkin bread. Cottage cheese in the dough makes this bread high in protein, and pumpkin makes it sweet. Hope you will enjoy it!
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Savory Pumpkin Bread

Benne Pull-Apart Rolls

Seriously, who wouldn’t love some pull-apart rolls?! I’m also in love with the wreath-shaped finish of this recipe. Topped with white and black sesame seeds, these rolls are not just tasty but also an extremely stunning addition to your menu! 

Benne Pull-Apart Rolls
Benne, an African word for sesame, is the perfect name for this pull-apart bread recipe that’s topped with white and black sesame seeds.
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Benne Pull-Apart Rolls

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Nothing screams holiday more than this cranberry walnut bread recipe. What I love about cranberries, aside from their fantastic flavor, is how they really stand out—just look at those popping reds! This no-knead bread is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it an irresistible meal! 

Mom’s Cranberry Walnut Bread
This quick bread is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread. It’s my Mom’s Cranberry Walnut Bread. It is a no knead bread recipe and has a great balance of sweet and tart flavors with a touch of citrus and the addition of cranberries and walnuts.
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Mom’s Cranberry Walnut Bread

Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls

If you’re looking for a bread recipe that looks simple and classic but tastes heavenly, you should check out these sea salt rosemary dinner rolls—seriously, it’s a must-try! Soft homemade rolls brushed with butter and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt before baking. These rolls are perfect! 

Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls are a delicious and simple! Soft rolls brushed with butter and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt!
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Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls

Cinnamon-Apple Twist Bread

Of course, here comes the all-time favorite apple-cinnamon flavor combo! From the flavors themselves, this cinnamon-apple twist bread is such a good choice for Thanksgiving. It’s like autumn in one soft and delicious bite – you just have to include it in your menu!

Apple-Cinnamon Twist Bread!
This is an amazing sweet bread with a gorgeous (but super easy!) braiding technique. It’s filled with apple-cinnamon filling and drizzled with icing!
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Apple-Cinnamon Twist Bread!

Easy Turkey Bread

As you know, the T in Thanksgiving stands for turkey! Just kidding! But, feel the Thanksgiving vibes even more with this easy turkey bread recipe. And look at that presentation, it’s so cute! This garlicky, cheese-filled baked bread is a fun and tasty appetizer for your party! I can already sense your guests crowding this one. 

3 Ingredient Easy Turkey Bread
Who doesn’t love the food we serve this time of year? Thanksgiving is literally a day devoted to eating well!
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3 Ingredient Easy Turkey Bread

Cranberry Star Bread

The moment I laid eyes on this cranberry star bread, I was totally in love! It just gives off cozy, festive vibes that are perfect for the season! Not only does it look magical, but it’s also a tasty treat that brings a touch of whimsy to your Thanksgiving.

Cranberry Star Bread
This beautiful Star Bread looks gorgeous on the holiday table. The soft dough is layered with tart homemade cranberry filling.
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Cranberry Star Bread

Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter

My ultimate and undefeated bread flavor would be a banana! Like, I love other banana meals and other bread flavors too but the taste of banana bread is just something else! Adding maple and cinnamon just takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. This recipe is a must-try for any banana bread lover, bringing together all those warm flavors in one meal!

Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter
Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter: Made in one bowl, quick to mix, warming, and SO DELICIOUS…perfect bread to bake this weekend!
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Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter

Sticky Caramel-Pecan Babka Loaves

This sticky caramel-pecan babka is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread! I’m absolutely in love with its crunchy, praline-like coating—it’s incredibly yummy. Each bite is a gooey, caramel-filled delight that will have everyone coming back for more! It’s so addicting! 

Recipe: Sticky Caramel-Pecan Babka Loaves
It all started a few months back when Faith connected me with Jerry James Stone and his Three Loaves project. Jerry’s simple idea, an easy intro to giving, is that we all make three loaves: one to keep, one for a friend, and one to give to someone in need. A great project with a solid goal, so when Jerry asked if The Kitchn wanted to contribute a recipe, we jumped at the chance. But what to make? A sandwich loaf felt practical, but … yawn. I wanted to make something really special.
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Recipe: Sticky Caramel-Pecan Babka Loaves

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread

The texture of this pumpkin chocolate chip streusel bread is just insane—I’m totally addicted! The crunchy top pairs perfectly with the rich pumpkin flavor, creating a match made in heaven. It’s incredibly cozy and delicious, making it a must-try for any bread lover! 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread
This Pumpkin Streusel Bread is perfectly dense and moist with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and bites of melty chocolate. Vegan, easy and so good!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread

Pecan Pie Babka

Another Babka recipe has made its way into my heart! I’m officially hooked on these bread recipes, and this one’s filled with a rich layer of pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It’s an irresistible Thanksgiving dessert that’s bound to become a favorite!

Pecan Pie Babka
This babka recipe is filled with a delicious layer of pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving dessert that everyone will love!
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Pecan Pie Babka

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

This pumpkin bread is made with pumpkin puree and topped with a luscious maple glaze, and it’s absolutely delicious! It’s a cozy treat packed with pumpkin spices and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Perfectly moist and wonderfully flavorful! 

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Healthy pumpkin bread made with an entire can of pumpkin puree, packed with cozy spices and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.
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Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Apple Pie Bread

Of course, I couldn’t leave out a classic apple pie bread! This bread is loaded with layers of cinnamon-spiced dough and filled with mouthwatering apple goods! The apple filling is just irresistible, and it’s perfect whether you enjoy it plain or with a drizzle of honey caramel sauce! 

Apple Pie Bread Recipe with Honey Caramel Sauce
This Apple Pie Bread recipe wraps classic apple pie filling in pillowy layers of cinnamon bread. Top with vanilla ice cream and a honey caramel sauce!
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Apple Pie Bread Recipe with Honey Caramel Sauce

Cranberry, Caramelized Onion and Fresh Herb Focaccia

From the name alone, you can tell this bread is packed with flavor and festivity! The combination of cranberry, caramelized onion, and fresh herbs makes for a deliciously savory and vibrant focaccia. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday table, offering a good contrast to all the sweet treats! 

Cranberry, Caramelized Onion and Fresh Herb Focaccia
Pumpkin bread rolls – these cute little pumpkin flavoured dinner rolls are easier to make than you might think and are perfect for an Autumn celebration!
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Cranberry, Caramelized Onion and Fresh Herb Focaccia

Honey Butter Cornbread

I couldn’t possibly leave out cornbread from this list! This honey butter cornbread is a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving holiday menu – bringing a touch of sweetness and a moist, fluffy texture to your meal! It’s comforting and pairs perfectly with everything on your table! 

Honey Butter Cornbread
Super moist, simple and fluffy buttermilk cornbread made from scratch. 🌽 This is our go-to family recipe for over 10 years! Bake a batch of this buttery, soft cornbread for your next dinner and watch it fly. Serve with chili, soups, fried chicken, salads, grilled veggies and meats, and spicy dishes. The ultimate comfort food side dish!
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Honey Butter Cornbread

Big thanks to the original creators of these amazing Thanksgiving bread recipes! I’m sure that you’ll find something you’d love to make here! 

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