Before you wrap up your holiday grocery shop, there's one crucial part of your table you don't want to forget: the bread. Besides the classic bird, casseroles, and sauces, we think some kind of bread is absolutely vital part of any Thanksgiving celebration too. And we're not just talking about stuffing, either. Whether you go biscuits, rolls, or muffins, they’re all great for dipping in seasonal soups, for spreading with cranberry sauce or pumpkin butter, or just for sopping up all that delicious gravy. From Friendsgivings to big family holiday blowouts, we’ve got something here you and yours will love. Check out our 31 Thanksgiving breads for ideas—you really can't go wrong with any of them.
We’ve got a recipe here for everyone, no matter what type of dinner you’re having this year. Hosting your family this year and looking to impress? You’ve got to try one of our yeasted breads, like our focaccia, our copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls, our challah rolls, or our Parker House rolls. They do take an extra bit of time and attention (we recommend getting started two days before the big day), but it is SO worth it. Having a smaller Thanksgiving this year? Make our air fryer pumpkin biscuits, our stuffin’ muffins (they double as bread and stuffing, win!), our garlic knots, or our drop biscuits. They’re all simple and don’t yield a ton, so you won’t be inundated with too many leftovers (though if you are, Thanksgiving breads do make for great leftover sandwiches). Attending a Friendsgiving and want something that’ll please a whole crowd? Try a showstopper like our pesto pizza-stuffed star bread, our Mediterranean pinwheels, or our cranberry brie pull-apart bread—then get ready to share the recipes.
Want more Thanksgiving ideas? Check out our favorite Thanksgiving appetizers, our best Thanksgiving cocktails, and our top Thanksgiving desserts too.
Thanksgiving Rolls
If you’ve never tried your hand at making rolls from scratch, this straightforward, easy recipe is for you. With only a few simple ingredients and a little bit of hands-off time, you can have soft, buttery dinner rolls not only for Thanksgiving dinner, but any time of the year.
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Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins
Stuffed with creamy ricotta, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with garlic butter, this festive, pizza-inspired snack will surely be a hit. Serve alongside marinara, then dig in!
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Pumpkin Biscuit Bake
This giant biscuit, with its buttery, tender crumb, is all fall, thanks to pumpkin, browned butter, and warm spices. A great recipe to turn to for Sunday brunch or a packed afternoon snack; don’t forget the maple pecan butter!
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Homemade Biscuits
Can anything beat a warm, flaky biscuit straight out of the oven (or air fryer, if you want to keep your oven free)? We don't think so! Our ideal biscuit should have tender, flaky layers and an extra buttery taste, and this soft and pillowy recipe does just that.
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Cheese Puffs
These cheese puffs (aka gougères) are a triple threat: easy to make, impressive looking, and insanely delicious. And the good news is you probably already have most (or all) of the ingredients (perfect for a last-minute holiday celebration)!
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Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Pull-apart bread reaches a whole new level, thanks to brie and cranberry sauce. Use your favorite homemade sauce recipes, but store-bought works too if you're short for time!
Focaccia Bread
All you need is a little patience (and a LOT of olive oil), and you can create the classic crackly-on-the-outside, soft-and-pillowy-on-the-inside-texture that’s synonymous with the Italian flatbread.
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Cranberry Marble Loaf
This cranberry cake may appear hard to make but is quick and simple thanks to the shortcut of a boxed cake mix. Cranberry preserves add seasonal flair, and a beautiful marble swirl brings the festivity to this holiday dessert.
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Pumpkin Cornbread
Cornbread is a crumbly, savory side we love any time of the year, but this pumpkin version is a fall dream. Classic cornbread gets an autumn upgrade with the addition of pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making it an ideal side for Thanksgiving (or a base for cornbread stuffing!).
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Mini Cranberry Popovers
Of course, plain popovers are irresistible in and of themselves, but we couldn’t help but add some cranberry (and a little orange) to the mix, making these mini cranberry popovers a perfectly festive breakfast or brunch treat for the holidays. Topped with our favorite cranberry sauce, a pat of softened butter, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this might become your new go-to weekend breakfast during the holiday season.
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Homemade Cornbread
What defines the perfect slice of cornbread is a little different for everybody. Here at Delish, we want it to be thick, tender, just a little bit sweet, and not at all dry. This tried-and-tested recipe checks off ALL those boxes.
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Pesto Pizza Stuffed Star Bread
Using homemade pizza dough and pesto is great, but if you go the store-bought route, this star bread takes very little effort. A few twists, and you have a green-speckled star to dazzle as the center of your holiday spread.
Mediterranean Pinwheels
Inspired by spanakopita, we stuff our pinwheels with an unbeatable combination of cheeses, chopped spinach, dill, and lemon zest. Then we added chopped artichoke hearts and roasted peppers to give the filling a tangy, slightly briny zing that'll brighten up your holiday plates.
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Garlic Knots
Slathered in buttery, garlicky goodness, these garlic knots are seriously delicious. They’re also easy and quick to make. Just be sure to plan ahead: You’ll have to let your refrigerated pizza dough come to room temperature for about an hour on the counter.
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Goat Cheese-Stuffed Rolls
Just when we thought dinner rolls couldn't get any better—we stuffed them with goat cheese. These golden brown beauties are so rich, soft, and FULL of honey and herby cheese, they don't even need butter to go with them (but no judging if you opt for some anyway!).
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Pimiento Cheese Corn Muffins
These cheesy corn muffins take their cues from classic Southern pimento cheese dip. Packed with shredded cheddar, diced pimiento peppers, garlic powder, and a generous amount of cayenne, the result is a savory delight.
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Socca
Socca, also known as farinata, is a chickpea flatbread popular in the Mediterranean. This deceptively simple dish is traditionally made with a short list of ingredients: chickpea flour, water, salt, and olive oil. The chickpea flour allows for a crispy exterior and soft center. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free!
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Skillet Cornbread
Not only does this cornbread involve less cleanup (we love an oven-to-table vessel), but it promotes the ideal texture of crackly crust around moist, decadent corn cake. Pouring the batter into a preheated cast-iron creates a sear to the batter (nothing like that sizzling sound when it’s poured in) and speeds up the bake time. Wins ALL around.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
These soft, pillowy squares come to the table fresh from the oven, and the accompanying Texas cinnamon-honey butter is worth the trip alone. This copycat recipe is just as tender and fluffy as the original, but you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Potato Rolls
Fresh out of the oven, each of these rolls has a crispy bottom, buttery top, and unbelievably soft center. The secret? Starch from potatoes. Fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever.
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