20-Minute Homemade Bread

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🥖 20-Minute Homemade Bread

Description

This 20-Minute Homemade Bread is a quick, no-yeast bread that’s soft on the inside with a lightly crisp crust. Perfect for busy days, beginners, or when you want fresh bread without waiting for dough to rise. It pairs beautifully with soups, salads, butter, or jam and can be made using simple pantry ingredients.

⏱️ Time & Yield

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

  • Servings: 6 slices (or 1 small loaf)

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)

  • 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat a pan on low heat or preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking.

  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  3. Add milk and oil/butter, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  4. Shape into a small round loaf or flatten slightly.

  5. Pan Method:

    • Cook covered on low heat for 7–8 minutes per side.
      OR
      Oven Method:

    • Bake for 15 minutes until golden.

  6. Let cool slightly before slicing.

🧾 Notes

  • This bread does not require yeast or rising time.

  • Texture is closer to a quick bread or soda bread.

  • Can be cooked on stovetop, oven, or even air fryer.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

  • Use fresh baking powder for proper rise.

  • Do not overmix; stir just until combined.

  • For extra softness, brush warm bread with butter.

  • Cover while cooking to trap steam and keep bread moist.

  • Add herbs, garlic, or cheese for savory variations.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with butter or honey

  • Use for sandwiches or toast

  • Pair with soup, curry, or stew

  • Enjoy with jam or peanut butter

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)

  • Calories: 140 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 22 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Fat: 4 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

  • Sugar: 2 g

  • Sodium: 220 mg

💪 Health Benefits

  • No preservatives or additives

  • Quick source of energy

  • Can be customized with whole wheat or seeds

  • Lower sodium than many store-bought breads

  • Great beginner recipe that encourages home cooking

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, replace half or all of the flour. Add 1–2 tablespoons extra milk for softness.

Q2: Can I make it vegan?
Absolutely. Use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.

Q3: Can I store this bread?
Yes. Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Q4: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat before serving.

Q5: Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing or expired baking powder can cause density.

Q6: Can I add flavors?
Yes! Try garlic powder, herbs, cheese, olives, or cinnamon sugar.

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