If there's one time of year when your bread machine is going to come out of hiding, it has to be the holidays.

Even if you don't use the appliance at any other point, having fresh bread on hand when people are stopping by is a great idea, or you can utilize the breadmaker to create gifts for others — did someone say freshly baked cinnamon rolls in a basket?

It's also amazing to see the number of options available these days, including gluten-free and dairy-free breads that will suit any diet at all. Check out these ideas for your bread machine, whether you've loved it for years or just got one for Christmas!