🍞 No-Knead, No-Egg, No-Butter Bread
The Easiest & Cheapest Homemade Bread
This simple homemade bread requires only a few pantry ingredients. There’s no kneading, no eggs, and no butter — yet it turns out soft inside with a lightly crisp crust. Perfect for beginners!
🌿 Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar (optional but helps yeast activate)
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1¼ cups warm water (about 40°C / 105°F)
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1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for softer texture)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Dough
In a large bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
Pour in warm water and olive oil.
Mix with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. No kneading needed.
2️⃣ Let It Rise
Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap.
Let it rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, until doubled in size.
3️⃣ Shape
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into a round loaf or place it into a greased loaf pan.
4️⃣ Second Rise
Cover and let it rest another 15–20 minutes.
5️⃣ Bake
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
6️⃣ Cool
Let the bread cool before slicing.
🍽 Ways to Enjoy
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Toast with olive oil and herbs
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Use for sandwiches
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Serve with soup or salad
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Spread with hummus or avocado
🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice)
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Calories: ~120
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Carbs: 23g
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Protein: 3–4g
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Fat: 1–2g
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this whole wheat?
Yes, replace up to 50% of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Q: Why is my dough sticky?
This bread is meant to be slightly sticky — that keeps it soft.
Q: Can I add seeds or herbs?
Absolutely! Try sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, rosemary, or garlic powder.
Q: How long does it stay fresh?
About 2–3 days at room temperature, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
