Festive Holiday Breads: From Quick Loaves to Decadent Babka

By Jenn Segal

The holiday season and festive breads go hand in hand. Whether you’re baking a loaf of classic cranberry orange bread to share with a neighbor, slicing into a warm, spiced pumpkin bread for brunch, or indulging in a decadent, chocolate-swirled babka (yes, please!), these bread recipes are as versatile as they are delicious. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cozy cup of coffee on a chilly morning.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Sweet, orange-scented, and packed with cranberries and walnuts, this cranberry orange bread is the perfect festive treat for the holidays.
Chocolate Babka

Chocolate and Nutella-swirled babka makes a crave-worthy treat any time of day.
Pumpkin Bread

Kids love it, grown-ups love it…this pumpkin bread is hard to beat!
Challah

With its rich, slightly sweet flavor, shiny golden crust, and pillowy interior, challah isn’t just for the Jewish holidays—it appeals to everyone, any time!
Chai-Spiced Banana Bread

Infused with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and allspice, this chai-spiced banana bread is a lovely twist on basic banana bread.
Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

This delicious apple bread has a generous cinnamon swirl and a crisp, sugared top. It’s easy to make and the perfect cozy fall treat.
Marbled Banana Bread

With a gorgeous ribbon of chocolate running through it, this marbled banana bread is as impressive as it is delicious.
Brioche

Brioche is a French bread with a fluffy interior, slightly sweet flavor, and shiny golden crust. It’s similar to challah, only richer.
Chocolate Banana Bread

This chocolate banana bread is so sinfully delicious, you might just find yourself topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serving it for dessert!

November 24, 2024