When summer rolls around, most of us put away our baking pans and fire up the grill instead.
Bread baking can feel like a cozy, cold-weather activity.
But summer might ACTUALLY be the best season for making bread.
Think of soft, homemade buns for your burgers. Or a sweet loaf of zucchini bread using veggies straight from the garden.
These recipes aren’t the heavy, dense breads of winter. They are light, fresh, and FULL of summer flavor.
I put together a list of my absolute favorite summer bread recipes to prove your oven can be your friend, even when it’s warm out.
You’ll find everything from easy quick breads to savory sides perfect for your next barbecue.
1. Black Olive Parmesan Focaccia
Black Olive Parmesan Focaccia is an easy, no-knead recipe that bakes beautifully in your cast iron skillet.
This quick focaccia bread features savory black olives and rich parmesan cheese, making it an irresistible treat.
2. Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns
Enjoy classic hot dogs served up in these delightful Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns.
These easy-to-make, soft and squishy homemade hot dog buns are truly wonderful.
You’ll find these gluten free buns are the perfect base for your favorite hot dog.
3. Dairy Free Peach Scones
Sink your teeth into our delightful Dairy Free Peach Scones, with a satisfying crunch on the outside.
They’re wonderfully soft and light on the inside, bursting with sweet, juicy peaches.
These delicious vegan scones are perfect for breakfast, a lovely snack, or a delightful dessert.
4. Southern Peach Bread
Southern Peach Bread is a delightful treat that comes together easily.
This flavorful bread requires no yeast, making it simple to bake with ingredients you likely have on hand.
Get ready to enjoy a new family favorite that’s packed with peachy goodness.
5. Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry Buckle is a delightful coffee cake perfect for any time of day.
This dense, lightly spiced cake features bursts of fresh blueberries and a sweet, crunchy streusel topping.
Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or as a lovely dessert.
6. Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Enjoy these light and fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, a delightful treat.
Each scone offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart lemon flavor, speckled with poppy seeds and finished with a zesty lemon glaze.
7. Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Indulge in a classic Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, built on a sweet buttermilk biscuit.
It’s generously topped with plenty of juicy strawberries, sweet syrup, and fluffy vanilla whipped cream.
This delightful treat makes the perfect spring and summer dessert.
8. Strawberry Banana Bread
Strawberry Banana Bread offers a fun, flavorful twist on traditional banana bread.
This moist loaf bakes up beautifully, making it a truly pretty and delicious treat.
9. Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread offers warm, tender bread loaded with savory garlic, rich butter, and plenty of cheese.
This delightful pull-apart bread makes a perfect shareable appetizer or an easy side dish for any meal.
10. Cheesy Chile Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Chile Cornbread Casserole offers a delightful balance of sweet cornbread with a subtle kick from chiles.
This incredible cornbread casserole recipe makes a perfect side dish for any meal.
11. Easy Blueberry Muffin Bread Recipe
Enjoy the delightful combination of juicy blueberries and moist bread with this Easy Blueberry Muffin Bread Recipe. It’s a wonderfully simple way to savor all the classic muffin flavors in a convenient, sliceable bread.
12. Strawberry Scones
Strawberry Scones are soft, perfectly sweet, and bursting with fresh strawberries.
These delightful strawberry scones are finished with a simple vanilla glaze, making them the best breakfast treat with your coffee.
13. Courgette (Zucchini) and Apple Loaf Cake
Enjoy the delightful Courgette (Zucchini) and Apple Loaf Cake, a wonderfully moist and delicious treat. This versatile courgette and apple bread is perfect as a snack any time and keeps beautifully. It’s an easy zucchini bread recipe that you’ll want to make again and again.
14. Mini Cornbread Pudding
Mini Cornbread Pudding offers a truly flavorful and moist take on a classic.
Forget dry, crumbly muffins; this delightful cornbread pudding is a delicious treat that’s always tender and satisfying.
15. Cherry Breakfast Braid
The Cherry Breakfast Braid is a delightful pastry, perfect for a sweet start to your day or a special dessert.
This creamy, cherry-filled treat comes together in 30 minutes or less, tasting better than anything from a bakery.
16. Mom’s Spiced Zucchini Bread
Enjoy the heartwarming taste of Mom’s Spiced Zucchini Bread.
This old-fashioned recipe offers comforting, warm flavors that are simple to make and enjoy.
It’s a perfect treat for any time of day.
17. Cheesy Herb Drop Biscuit Recipe
This Cheesy Herb Drop Biscuit Recipe combines fresh herbs with delightful parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
These delicious cheese biscuits are incredibly easy to make and are perfect as a savory side dish or a comforting snack.
18. Pesto Chicken Caprese Flatbread
Discover the delicious ease of Pesto Chicken Caprese Flatbread. This delightful flatbread recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, bringing fresh flavors straight to your table.
19. Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes
Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes offer a delightfully fresh and moist bite.
These simple treats are infused with bright citrus notes from clementine and rich coconut cream.
They deliver ultimate flavor, making them a perfect pick-me-up.
20. Lemon Blueberry Bread
Lemon Blueberry Bread offers a delightful blend of bright lemon zest and juicy blueberries. This quick bread is perfect for a delicious breakfast treat or a satisfying dessert, bringing a taste of summer any time you crave it.
21. Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread
Savor this delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread, a moist and flavor-packed quick bread.
Each bite is bursting with juicy, plump blueberries, making it perfect for your morning coffee or an easy anytime treat.
22. Slow Cooker Cornbread
Enjoy incredibly tasty Slow Cooker Cornbread with minimal effort.
This homemade recipe uses everyday pantry staples for a delicious and comforting treat, all prepared in your slow cooker.
23. Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe
This Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe is simple and incredibly satisfying to bake.
Serve this delicious focaccia bread with homemade butter or an olive oil dip for an amazing appetizer everyone will love.
24. Soft Pretzel Bites
Get ready to enjoy perfectly soft and chewy Soft Pretzel Bites, beautifully golden on the outside.
They’re surprisingly simple to whip up, especially since you can use convenient pizza dough for a shortcut.
This recipe delivers a delightful snack for any occasion.
25. Best Dried Fig Cake (Yeast Leavened)
Discover the Best Dried Fig Cake, a delightful Italian fig cake filled with pockets of sweet dried figs and crunchy walnuts. This inviting yeast cake offers a perfect balance of flavors, ideal for a weekend treat with coffee and friends.