17 Breads, Biscuits and Buns for Thanksgiving

Blue Cornmeal Biscuits [Photograph: Donna Currie]

Good bread is an important part of a Thanksgiving feast and, to many a diner's sorrow, one that's all too often overlooked. Sure, a decent roll or biscuit can do its duty of sopping up gravy and being a vessel for warm butter, but it'll never stand out next to the turkey or stuffing. However, a really well-baked piece of bread can distinguish itself amongst the key components of your Thanksgiving feast, and most recipes are versatile enough for you to make them your own. Here are 17 bread, biscuit and bun recipes to give your Thanksgiving a sweet, buttery, starchy boost.

Recipes

• Blue Cornmeal Biscuits
• Angel Biscuits
• Gullah Biscuits
• Busty Yogurt Biscuits
• Flaky Herb Biscuits
• Skillet Biscuits with Lamb Fat
• Fast Buttery Buns
• Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
• Honey Biscuits
• Birdie Bread Rolls
• Spicy Tomato Corn Bread
• No Knead Whole Wheat Buns with Honey Butter
• DIY Cornmeal Cornbread
• Sweet Potato Biscuits With Jalapeño Butter
• Pumpkin Sweet Swirl Buns

Gluten-Free Recipes

• Gluten-Free Boston Brown Bread
• Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits

About the author: Ben Jay is an editorial intern at Serious Eats, photographer, carnivore, beer and whisky drinker, and music nerd. He stays awake at night wondering if anyone really prefers white meat to dark meat. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.