Description
This 20-minute homemade bread is soft, fluffy, and quick to make with no yeast or rising time required. It’s perfect for busy days when you want fresh bread fast using simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add warm milk and warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Shape into a round or oval loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix to avoid dense bread.
- Add garlic powder or herbs for flavor variations.
- Replace water with more milk for extra richness.
- Double the recipe for a larger loaf.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
