Description
Quick homemade no-knead bread delivers comfort straight from your kitchen. Crusty exterior and tender interior promise a delightful slice of warm, fresh goodness you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
Fat Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter (alternative to olive oil)
Instructions
- Gather essential tools: mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cups, baking pan, and oven mitts.
- Position oven rack in the center and warm to 425°F, ensuring even heat distribution for optimal bread texture.
- Thoroughly coat baking pan with cooking spray or light oil to prevent potential sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, using a whisk to eliminate potential flour lumps and ensure uniform mixture.
- Create a gentle well in the center of the dry ingredients to facilitate smooth liquid incorporation.
- Introduce milk and olive oil (or melted butter) into the flour mixture, stirring with minimal intervention to maintain dough’s delicate structure.
- Mix ingredients until just combined, avoiding aggressive stirring that could develop tough gluten networks.
- Gently transfer dough into prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create uniform thickness.
- Slide pan into preheated oven, positioning centrally for consistent browning and heat circulation.
- Monitor bread during baking, watching for golden-brown coloration and checking internal doneness with a toothpick test.
- Remove bread from oven once perfectly golden and structural integrity is confirmed.
- Allow bread to rest momentarily, permitting residual heat to complete internal cooking process.
- Slice and serve warm, accompanied by butter, jam, or preferred condiment for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dry ingredients for a flavor-packed bread variation.
- Experiment with different milk options such as almond, oat, or buttermilk to create unique taste profiles.
- Brush the top with melted butter or egg wash before baking to achieve a golden, glossy crust that looks professionally baked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg