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Homemade Rustic No Yeast Bread

ByRosemary Molloy
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This easy No Yeast Bread is perfect when you don’t have time for a traditional yeast bread or you don’t have any yeast. It’s delicious plain or even toasted. Made in a one bowl so clean up is a breeze! No need to live without bread!

loaf of bread on a wire rack with a knife


 

Homemade No Yeast Bread

So it seems we are getting to the point where it is extremely difficult to find yeast, so what’s the next best thing? Yup bread without yeast, so why not make a Sourdough Starter and while you wait until it is active enough to use, you can always make your bread and eat it too with this recipe.

My daughter has already made this bread three times and loves it. She toasts it and of course like any good Italian tops it with her favourite Hazelnut Spread.

 

The best thing about this bread is it’s made in one bowl, no heavy kneading needed and of course no rising time.

loaf of bread with 2 slices and some jam on a slice with a knife

How to make No Yeast Bread

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Then add the water and mix together, either with a fork or spatula.Sprinkle a flat surface with a little flour, place the dough on top and knead until smooth.

mixing in a bowl and forming into a dough ball

Gently flatten with the palm of your hand into an oval shape, then fold like an envelope. Sprinkle with flour if needed.

folding the dough like an envelope on a wooden board

Then form into your preferred loaf shape and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes.

ready to bake on a baking sheet

Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Why cool bread on a wire rack?

Bread should be cooled on a wire rack and not in the pan because the loaf will become moist, soggy, and sponge-like quite quickly, because the moisture in the pan condenses onto the bread. So be sure to immediately move the bread to a wire rack to cool.

loaf with 2 slices on a wooden board

More Delicious No Yeast Recipes

No Yeast Pizza Dough

Irish Soda Bread

Easy Bannock Bread

La Piadina – Italian Flatbread

Easy Homemade Beer Bread

So whenever you need or want a quick bread recipe, why not try this Homemade No Yeast Bread. Take Care!

loaf with 2 slices on a wooden board
loaf with 2 slices on a wooden board

Homemade Rustic No Yeast Bread

Rosemary Molloy
This easy No Yeast Bread is perfect when you don't have time for a traditional yeast bread or you don't have any yeast. It's delicious plain or even toasted. No need to live without bread!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 926 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup water (lukewarm no-chlorine)*

*Lukewarm temperature 80F (26F).

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Then add the water and mix together, either with a fork or spatula.
    Sprinkle a flat surface with a little flour, place the dough on top and gently knead for a minute or two until smooth.
    Gently flatten the dough into a small rectangle with the palm of your hand and fold it like an envelope. Sprinkle with flour if needed.
    Then form into your preferred loaf shape, score the top and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes then lower the temperature to 350F (180C) for another 10 minutes.
    Let cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

To help with the dense crumb adding a tablespoon of olive oil with the water, should help soften it. 
I have no idea why this bread will work some and not for others, it could be the oven temperature, it might be off, it could be the type of flour used in different countries, even the water, . All I know is it works for me, other readers (and no the comments aren’t fake) and it also works for my daughter (as per the video). Thanks! 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 926kcal | Carbohydrates: 197g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 384mg | Iron: 12mg
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Updated from April 20, 2020.

307 Comments

  3. 5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe. I made a loaf tonight to go with our split-pea soup. I added garlic powder and Italian seasoning. It turned out wonderfully! I will note that I put some butter on top right after pulling it out of the oven. And it turned out perfectly – not hard like a “brick” like a few others stated. It had a perfect crust.
    One other strange note: I placed it in the microwave (NOT TURNED ON!!) to cool because I left the house for a bit and didn’t want my cats messing with it! (haha). Maybe that did something to hold the moisture in and keep it soft. Not sure, but whatever I did, I will repeat for next time because we loved this no-yeast bread!

    1. Hi Kelly, thanks so much, I have no idea why it’s like a brick, it never is for me either. Good tip with microwave though. Happy New Year.

  5. 5 stars
    I love this recipe! Delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing it for everyone to see!
    Mine did not come out in the right shape at all… But it tasted SOOOOOOOOOO good! Great for when you don’t have any yeast at home!

    Thank you! 😊

  6. 5 stars
    Love this…just made for the first time…was a bit too salty for me…may skip the salt next time…use a bit more sugar…will try other suggestions also with the melted butter and spices! This is so easy! I’m impressed! Thank you!

  7. I made this recipe today. It came out just like your picture; and did not get toasty brown, but remained light cream-tan. It does have a hard outer crust, until it cools and draws some moisture from its interior. Once cool and slice-able; it’s ok with lots of butter and honey. But, this is just flour and water and plain tasting. It’s easy and fast to stir up. To give it more flavor, I will replace the water with broth and maybe some other seasonings. Thank you for the recipe

    1. Hi bb yes it was just a simple bread I shared during the lockdown from March when it was so difficult to find yeast. It’s nothing really special although it does the trick. Have a great week.

  8. 5 stars
    I just bought some Steak to make Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches but had no break and I didn’t feel like going out to buy some. So I happened upon this recipe for simple bread which was all I really kneaded…uh, needed! I took it out of the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes or so and then made the sandwiches (2). It was just enough bread for me and my wife. Satisfied.

  10. I followed the ingredients to the letter and ended up with a brick. What did i do wrong? i used all the samke ingredients.

  11. 5 stars
    I never thought making bread without yeast and kneading for hours was possible. Plus this was so easy. It was late and I realizied I ran out of bread and wanted some with my meal. Your homemade bread recipe is really appreciated and I followed it to the letter. I was wondering is there a way to make the crust a little softer and not so hard? Thanks again.

    1. Hi Joan, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. I think because it is made with baking powder and not yeast that makes the crust harder. Although I have heard if you brush the crust with melted butter as soon as it comes out of the oven, that should help. Let me know if you try it. Take care.

  12. 5 stars
    Since I only had whole wheat flour, I substituted 3/4 cup of WW flour for every 1 cup of AP flour – just like you suggested! It is now my favorite recipe for homemade bread! I am NOT a baker, therefore I never have yeast on hand…but this recipe is so easy & so yummy, and can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Thank you so much.

  13. 5 stars
    I made a beef stew for dinner, and I was looking for a bread recipe that I could make with ingredients I had on hand. I found this one and it was *perfect*!

    It was quick and easy, and very tasty. I did add about a half teaspoon of rosemary, I’ll add more next time.

  14. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong, I did use gluten free all purpose flour, and it just comes out like a dry brick.

    2. Bobs mill GF flour (1:1) did not work. Mine is a brick too. Baking bread gluten free is very hard. It was a risk I took. I am sure there is nothing wrong with the original recipe. Just don’t substitute!

    3. I had the same problem. Subsequently I used a little more water mixed with milk and increased the baking powder.
      Also the high heat is too my h for a conventional oven. Gas oven provide more moisture.

      All in all I was disappointed with the initial recipe and what might have hone wrong is beyond me. Instructions followed to the letter and my BRICK was formed…inside was slightly undercooked so I stuck it in the microwave oven with the cut side down…in increments of 15 seconds. Them it was passable.
      Think I’ll stick to toast breads from now on.
      Thank you anyway for the recipe.

  15. 5 stars
    Made this bread to go along with some soup I made for my daughter for dinner. This is the third time I made it and it is so easy and delicious !! The only thing I did different was I added some garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the mix. When finished I melted butter with a little garlic powder and Italian seasoning to baste on the top when done baking !! So delicious !!

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