**Quick and Easy Bread Recipe** that bakes in just minutes! Perfect for a delicious breakfast or an afternoon tea. This soft, flavorful bread is made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
### **Quick No-Knead Bread**
#### **Ingredients:**
– **10g sugar** (approximately 2 teaspoons)
– **10g dry yeast** (approximately 3 1/4 teaspoons)
– **400ml warm milk** (approximately 1 3/4 cups)
– **30ml olive oil** (approximately 2 tablespoons)
– **40g yogurt** (approximately 3 tablespoons)
– **600g flour** (plus extra for dusting) (approximately 4 3/4 cups)
– **8g salt** (approximately 1 1/4 teaspoons)
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### **Instructions:**
1. **Activate the Yeast:**
– In a large bowl, combine the warm milk (not too hot, just warm to the touch) and sugar.
– Sprinkle the dry yeast over the milk and stir gently. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes bubbly and frothy. This means the yeast is activated and ready to go.
2. **Mix the Dough:**
– To the yeast mixture, add the olive oil, yogurt, and salt. Stir everything together to combine.
– Gradually add the flour, a little at a time, mixing with a spoon until the dough starts coming together.
– You may need to use your hands to knead it for a minute or two, but don’t worry if it’s not completely smooth or kneaded for a long time – this is a quick bread recipe!
3. **Form the Bread:**
– Lightly flour a clean surface and transfer the dough onto it. Shape it into a ball or a loaf shape depending on your preference.
– Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 15-20 minutes in a warm spot.
4. **Preheat the Oven:**
– While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to **200°C (400°F)**.
5. **Bake the Bread:**
– Once the dough has risen slightly, place it in the preheated oven.
– Bake for about **20-25 minutes** or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
6. **Cool and Serve:**
– Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.
– Slice and enjoy your warm, fresh bread with butter, jam, or cheese!
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### **Tips for Success:**
– If you want a crispier crust, place a small oven-safe dish of water on the bottom of the oven while baking (this creates steam).
– You can also experiment with adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough for extra flavor.
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### **Enjoy Your Quick and Delicious Bread!**
This bread is soft, slightly tangy from the yogurt, and perfect for any meal of the day. It’s easy to make, and in no time, you’ll have freshly baked bread on your table. Ideal for breakfast, tea time, or whenever you’re craving something homemade!
Let me know how it turns out! ????