The Cutest Bread-Themed Baby Gifts + an Easy Homemade Bread Recipe

Welcoming a new baby into the world is already the sweetest thing—but when you add a little carb-loving humor, it becomes downright irresistible. If you’re on the hunt for a baby shower gift that’s cute, clever, and a little toasty, this post has your name all over it.

We’re serving up two comforting things today:

1. Adorable bread-themed baby bodysuits gift ideas. Made from soft cotton for all-day comfort whether baby is napping, playing, or exploring the world around them. The stretchy fabric allows for easy movement and diaper changes.
2. An easy, homemade bread recipe that pairs perfectly with your gift and makes a thoughtful homemade treat for new parents.

LITTLE LOAF - Our best seller features a beautiful illustration of a homemade loaf of bread and the text "little loaf" in a typewriter style font. 

PRETTY KNEADY - My personal favorite! This bodysuit features a variety of hand drawn bread illustrations and the text "pretty kneady". 

ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE - Our newest bread theme design is a perfect gift for the mom or dad to be that loves to bake homemade bread! It features a variety of bread shapes and the text "all you knead is love"

And since nothing pairs better with baby snuggles than the smell of fresh bread, we’re also sharing an easy homemade bread recipe you can bake at home. Whether you're gifting the bodysuit with a warm loaf or just treating yourself while you wrap the present, this recipe is comforting, beginner-friendly, and irresistibly tasty. 

This recipe was given to me by a friend many years ago and continues to be one of my go to's for simple and delicious bread for my family.

Simple & Delicious Bread Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 Cups of All Purpose Flour (my favorite is King Arthur, but any brand will work)
• 2 Teaspoons of Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Active Dry Yeast
• 1-1/2 Cups of Room Temperature Water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl
2. Add water and mix well. Dough will be a little hard to stir and shaggy in texture.
3. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let rise for 8-18 hours (I prefer to let mine rise overnight)
4. After letting the dough rise, flour your hands and surface. Gently form the dough into a ball. Cover with a tea towel and let it rest for 1 hour.
5. After the dough has rested for 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 450 degrees with the dutch oven inside (no lid). Preheat for 30 minutes until the dough has rested for the full 1 hour.
6. Place the bread in the hot dutch oven and bake with the lid on for 30 minutes. 
7. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes.
8. Let it cool on a wire rack and enjoy!