36 Cozy Holiday Breads to Bake and Share All Season

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36 Cozy Holiday Breads to Bake and Share All Season2/36 Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. —Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana (Get recipes for more types of sweet bread!) Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 424 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/36 Orange-Chip Cranberry Bread 5

Sometimes I’ll top it off with an orange-flavored glaze

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange-Chip Cranberry Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 loaves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tart berries, crunchy nuts and sweet chocolate are simply scrumptious when mixed together in this easy quick bread. Sometimes I’ll top it off with an orange-flavored glaze. —Donna Smith, Fairport, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 220 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 4/36 Stollen Butter Rolls 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family enjoys my stollen so much they say it’s just too good to be served only as a holiday sweet bread. I created this buttery, less sweet dinner roll so we can satisfy our stollen cravings anytime. —Mindy White, Nashville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 198 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 5/36 Chocolate Babka 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this chocolate babka

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this chocolate babka. It’s a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if it’s slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. Look at those swirls! —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 181 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/36 Christmas Bread 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 loaf (20 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe

I like to sprinkle extra fruit on top for added appeal

Creator: Fruitcake is a traditional Christmas treat, but my family and friends prefer this slightly sweet bread. It’s so pretty drizzled with vanilla icing and dotted with festive red and green candied fruit. I like to sprinkle extra fruit on top for added appeal. —Betty Jean McLaughlin, La Vista, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 214 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/36 Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Or stuff with your favorite fixings for mini sandwiches

Creator: These low-fat hot rolls are flavored with garlic, dill and cheese—they’re yummy even without butter! Or stuff with your favorite fixings for mini sandwiches. —NANCY BOYD, MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 119 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 8/36 Crusty Bread 81 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crusty Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this

These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth

beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without add-ins): 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/36 Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They’re just the thing for a Christmas morning treat. Be sure to eat them

while they’re still warm—they’re best that way!

while they’re still warm—they’re best that way! The dough for these rolls is sticky, so don’t worry if your fingers get messy. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 315 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/36 Glazed Cranberry Swirl Loaf 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite recipes to serve during the holidays. Without the filling, it makes a nice soft, chewy bread

Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor

for any regular day! —Chris Carattini, Chadron, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 157 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/36 Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 3 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by adding them to a chocolate bread. Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin Nutrition

Facts: 1 piece: 162 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/36 Stollen 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Traditional Stollen Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 loaves Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 244 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 13/36 Halva and Nutella Babka Buns 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Halva and Nutella Babka Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15

min Servings 8 buns Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 buns Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the result of many years of tweaking and perfecting. It is a favorite request when visitors come to my farm. —Dawn Lamoureux-Crocker, Machiasport, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 bun: 748 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. 14/36 Best Dinner Rolls 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are the best dinner rolls around. If you can’t decide which enticing

topping to use, just make

topping to use, just make them all.—Christina Pittman, Parkville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 roll (calculated without toppings): 118 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/36 Double Cranberry Banana Bread 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Double Cranberry Banana Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love quick breads, and I’ve found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to make before the holidays

and freeze for last-minute guests or gifts

and freeze for last-minute guests or gifts. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 289 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 16/36 Herb Biscuit Loaf 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These buttery, pull-apart biscuits are a sure way to make any meal special, from Thanksgiving dinner to a weekday supper. Their wonderful herb flavor makes my husband think I fussed. —Amy Smith, Maplewood, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit:

It’s hard to resist the caramel-coated treat

121 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 17/36 Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It’s hard to resist the caramel-coated treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 334 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 18/36 Cinnamon Quick

This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads

Bread 91 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Quick Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long. This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads. —Helen Richardson, Shelbyville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 179 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 19/36 Dutch Oven Bread 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Knead Dutch

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