The Soft Homemade Bread That Costs Little and Works Every Time
Some bread recipes ask for too much. Too much kneading, too much waiting, too much patience before coffee. This easy no-knead skillet flatbread is not one of those recipes.
It is simple, soft, budget-friendly, and made with very basic ingredients. No eggs, no butter, no complicated method. Just a few pantry staples and you get warm homemade bread with a golden outside and fluffy inside.
And yes, recipes like this are exactly why people stop buying bread for a while.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
How to Make Easy No-Knead Flatbread
Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the warm water and vegetable oil.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
You do not need to knead it. Just mix until everything comes together.
Let it rise
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the bread
Punch the dough down gently.
Divide it into 8 to 10 pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Flatten each one with your hands into a round disc.
Cook or bake
Pan method
Heat a dry skillet or pan over medium heat.
Cook each flatbread for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed.
Oven method
Place the discs on a lined baking tray.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
Serve
Serve warm.
They are great with cheese, butter, jam, soups, or used like sandwich bread.
Helpful Tips
Use warm, not hot, water.
If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour.
Keep cooked bread covered with a towel so it stays soft.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients into a soft dough.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour.
- Divide into 8 to 10 balls.
- Flatten into rounds.
- Cook in a skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side, or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve warm.