Here at RUSSH, we're not ones to deny ourselves the comforting pleasure of a baked treat or two. But for those whose palettes lean more savoury than sweet, your options can sometimes feel limited. Enter: the world of flaky galettes filled with slow-roasted vegetables, golden scones laced with cheesey herbs, and breads that demand to be eaten warm and torn by hand.
For those who love to bake but don’t necessarily want dessert, savoury recipes are a revelation. They invite experimentation, rely heavily on pantry staples, and rarely require finicky tools like a sugar thermometer. And luckily, there are plenty of chefs, cooks, and home bakers out there now giving savoury baking the attention it deserves—reimagining classic techniques with bold flavour, seasonality, and just enough (read: a lot of) butter.
Whether you're after something simple to enjoy with your morning coffee or a centrepiece for your next dinner party, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite savoury bakes below. From the perfect foccacia, to spiced bagels, get inspired for your next savoury baking session, below.
Jessica Nguyens's savoury scones
Yes, the hype you've seen about this recipe is warranted. They're simple, but genuinely delicious. Even better, you can tweak the recipe to be vegan and gluten free, and make them in batches that store well in the freezer.
Cheese, Herb & Garlic Quick Bread
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Bread recipes typically conjure nightmarish scenes of flour-covered-everything and loaves that never quite rise. Nagi's recipe is anything but — this loaf doesn't require yeast, kneading, or rising, and utilises the delicious flavours of garlic, cheese, and herbs. No notes.
Wishbone Kitchen's Chive and Cheese Scones
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Another savoury scone recipe, but one that's equally worthy of a mention. Meredith folds fresh chives and cheese into her dough, but you can adjust them to whatever ingredients you like, and pretty much be guaranteed a delicious outcome.
Focaccia Pugliese
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A southern Italian classic, Focaccia Pugliese is known for its plush, olive oil-rich crumb and golden crust, thanks in part to the unexpected addition of potato in the dough. This version leans into natural leavening and a generous helping of cooked potato. Topped with blistered tomatoes and bathed in extra-virgin olive oil, it emerges from the oven looking — and smelling — unbelievable.
Za’atar & Olive Oil Sourdough Bagels
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A Middle Eastern twist on a cult classic, these Za’atar & Olive Oil Sourdough Bagels bring together the deep tang of natural fermentation with the savoury brightness of za’atar spice. Golden-crusted and hand-rolled, they’re boiled and baked in true bagel tradition, but finished with a brush of olive oil and a generous scattering of za’atar. Best eaten fresh, with lots of cream cheese.
Thomas Straker's tomato tart
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This tomato tart is summer in pastry form. Ripe tomatoes are layered onto a buttery, golden base, and baked until bubbling and blistered at the edges. To top it off, it's served warm with a side of creamy mozzarella and a drizzle of good olive oil.
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