🍞✨ 20-Minute Homemade Bread: Crusty Outside, Fluffy Inside—No Yeast, No Wait!


 

🍞 For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda!)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)

✨ Optional Upgrades:

• 1 tsp garlic powder (for savory bread)
• 1 tbsp honey (for a touch of sweetness)
• Fresh rosemary or thyme (herb lovers’ twist)


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step (Faster Than Takeout!)

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

① Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a loaf pan.
② Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

① Stir in milk, yogurt, and melted butter until just combined (don’t overmix!).

3. Bake to Golden Perfection

① Pour batter into the pan.
⏰ Bake 18-20 mins until top is crusty and toothpick comes out clean.

4. Cool & Devour!

→ Let rest 5 mins, then slice and serve warm with butter, jam, or olive oil.


💡 Pro Tips for Bread Brilliance

🔥 Extra crusty? Brush top with melted butter before baking.
🧀 Cheesy twist? Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar.
🌾 Whole wheat? Swap 1 cup all-purpose flour for whole wheat.
⏳ Make ahead? Freeze sliced—toast straight from frozen!