4-Ingredient Homemade Bread

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🍞 4-Ingredient Homemade Bread (No Knead!)

So easy, anyone can make it!

🧺 Ingredients:

  • Warm water – 1 ½ cups (370 ml)
  • Dry yeast – 2 tablespoons (10 g)
  • All-purpose flour – 4 cups (500 g)
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Activate the yeast
    • In a large bowl, pour in the warm water (not hot – about 100–110°F / 38–43°C).
    • Add the dry yeast and stir.
    • Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy (this means the yeast is active).
  2. Mix the dough
    • Add the flour and salt to the bowl.
    • Stir everything together with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
    • No kneading needed — just make sure there’s no dry flour left.
  3. Let it rise
    • Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap.
    • Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the dough
    • Lightly flour a surface and turn out the dough.
    • Shape it gently into a round or oval loaf. (Don’t overwork it.)
  5. Second rise (optional but better)
    • Let the shaped dough rest for another 20–30 minutes while the oven preheats.
  6. Preheat your oven
    • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
    • If you have a Dutch oven, place it inside to heat up as well.
  7. Bake
    • Carefully place the dough on a baking sheet or in the hot Dutch oven.
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool
    • Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

📜 Description:

This no-knead bread has a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior. It’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just with butter. With just 4 basic ingredients, it’s budget-friendly and foolproof!

🧾 Nutritional Info (Per Slice – Approx. 12 slices):

  • Calories: ~130
  • Carbs: 26g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g

(Values may vary slightly depending on flour type.)

🧡 Conclusion & Recommendation:

Whether you’re a total beginner or baking on a budget, this 4-ingredient bread is your go-to homemade loaf. No fancy equipment or skills needed — just mix, rest, and bake. Ideal for everyday meals, and it makes your kitchen smell amazing!

🥗 Embracing Healthful Indulgence:

Want to make it even more nourishing?

  • Swap 1 cup of white flour for whole wheat flour
  • Add seeds (chia, flax, sunflower) into the dough
  • Use unbleached, organic flour for better nutrition
  • Pair it with avocado, hummus, or olive oil instead of butter

Enjoy

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