I Don’t Buy Bread Anymore! No Kneading, No Eggs, No Butter! The Easiest and Cheapest Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water
• 1 tbsp oil (optional, for softer texture)

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
2. Add Water:
   Pour in the warm water and mix with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be sticky—this is normal.
3. Let it Rise:
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Dough:
   Lightly flour your hands and a clean surface. Scrape the dough onto the surface and gently shape it into a round or oval loaf. No kneading needed—just fold it a few times to tighten the shape.
5. Second Rise (Optional but better):
   Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking tray or in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rest for another 20–30 minutes.
6. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) during the second rise.
7. Bake:
   Place the dough in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8. Cool:
   Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Would you like a version made on the stovetop or in a frying pan too?