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How to Make Homemade Bread in Just 20 Minutes (No Yeast, No Fuss)

Quick, simple, and endlessly versatile, this 20-minute homemade bread skips the yeast and delivers a warm, fluffy loaf perfect for any meal. With no rise time and pantry-staple ingredients, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for busy days, last-minute guests, or cozy comfort food cravings. Sweet or savory, it’s easy to adapt and impossible to mess up.

  • Total Time: 23–27 minutes
  • Yield: 1 small loaf (about 6–8 slices) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 3/4 cup milk (room temperature)

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme)

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

  • 1 tbsp chopped jalapeños

  • 2 tbsp honey + 1/2 tsp cinnamon + raisins

  • Parmesan or everything bagel seasoning for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk until evenly combined.

  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in milk and oil. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be thick and shaggy—do not overmix.

  4. Shape and Transfer: Scoop into the loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

  5. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking at 15 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean and the top should be golden.

  6. Brush with Melted Butter immediately after removing from oven for a soft, flavorful crust.

  7. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Slice and serve warm or let cool for cleaner cuts.

Notes

  • Flavor Variations: Add herbs, cheese, or cinnamon-sugar to suit your meal.

  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; texture may vary slightly.

  • Dairy-Free: Sub almond or oat milk; use oil instead of butter.

  • Rolls Instead of Loaf: Scoop into rounds and bake for 15 minutes.

  • Storage: Keeps 2–3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Hailee Nova
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Quick Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg

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