Description
Quick and easy bread emerges from your kitchen with minimal effort, promising warm, aromatic slices in mere moments. Homemade comfort meets convenience, inviting you to savor each delightful bite without complex techniques or long waiting periods.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk (or water for dairy-free)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Blend flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Incorporate milk and olive oil into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough develops.
- Gently manipulate the dough with light kneading, then craft into a rustic round or oval shape.
- Transfer the shaped dough onto the prepared baking sheet, positioning it centrally.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns a rich golden brown.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should emerge clean without any raw dough residue.
- Allow the bread to rest and slightly cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve while warm.
- Complement the bread with softened butter, fruity jam, or your preferred spread for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs and different nutritional profiles.
- Add herbs like rosemary, thyme, or dried oregano to the dry ingredients for extra flavor and aromatic complexity.
- For a richer texture, replace milk with buttermilk or yogurt to enhance softness and tanginess.
- Brush the bread’s surface with melted butter or egg wash before baking to achieve a golden, glossy crust that looks professionally baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 297 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg