Some time ago, we posted our top 5 cake recipe round up. This time, it’s the top 5 bread recipes on our blog – chosen by the number of visits they get on our website as well as the number of (re)pins they received on Pinterest.

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1. Sourdough cheese scones

Warm cheese scones straight from the oven take a lot of beating in the taste stakes; cut them in half and smother them with butter! Cured meats, pate, olives or additional slices of cheese are also delicious. Perfect for afternoon tea, buffets or party snacks.

2. Baguettes made with a poolish

Baguettes are the second most versatile type of bread – the sandwich loaf is probably king! Slice one lengthways and fill with cheese, cold meat or salad. Cut it into rounds, spread with garlic butter, piece it back together, wrap it in foil and bake – tasty garlic bread!

3. Hokkaido milk bread

This Japanese bread is one of the best loaves for lovers of the humble bacon sarnie. Soft and slightly sweet, it absorbs the oil from the bacon, taking on its flavour. That sweet/salty thing sometimes works a treat! Also perfect for cute, mini burgers and pulled pork sandwiches that are ideal for barbecues and get-togethers.

4. Beetroot loaf

The bright pink colour of this loaf is the first thing you notice. It’s great served buttered, alongside a chunky vegetable soup. Or perhaps toasted with a delicious medley of sautéed mushrooms.

5. Butter-dipped biscuits

These are biscuits in the USA sense of the word. As the name suggests, it’s impregnated with delicious, melted butter. They’re great served on the side of breakfast dishes, stews, casseroles and the like.