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    April 22, 2020

    Homemade No Yeast Bread

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    A bread easy for anyone to make

    More than anything I love a warm slice of bread with butter and flake salt, how about you?? Something about that simple pleasure of bread and butter is nostalgic, maybe reminiscent of our childhood or just simpler times.

    During our extended time at home, I find myself cooking and baking a lot more than normal, which is A LOT! One of the things that goes the quickest around here is a loaf of bread. Going to the store daily is out of the question and I know many folks have had a hard time finding yeast. So I bring you a simple, no yeast bread that will satisfy that craving and is versatile enough to create a plethora of options.

    No Yeast

    So how does this bread work with no yeast? It is a basic quick bread so it bakes and rises more like a cake, where it rises during the bake time vs rising pre-bake. The reaction for rise comes from mixing baking soda with an acid, in this case we are using yogurt. That chemical reaction gives the bread it’s rise, also sometimes known as soda bread. Pretty cool, right?

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    Ingredients

    Simple breads require simple ingredients. The idea behind this loaf is that almost anyone can make it with pantry staples. Not all of us have yeast on hand regularly so this is a great option to create a tender loaf of bread.

    • All purpose Flour – it’s best to use all-purpose flour in this recipe, however, you are certainly able to swap out half of it with some whole wheat flour. Replacing all of it will create a much too dense bread.
    • Salt – I always use kosher salt in my kitchen in most applications. In this case, using 2 teaspoons. Check notes for subbing table salt.
    • Honey – I like the hint of honey in this loaf but replacing it with brown sugar is great option if you don’t have honey on hand.
    • Baking Soda – baking soda and baking powder are NOT interchangeable. You do need baking soda in this recipe as that is what reacts with the yogurt.
    • Baking powder – a hint of baking powder is also added to include an extra rise in the bread.
    • Egg – since we are trying to achieve a tender bread, the egg gives a nice enhancement. You can always sub a flax egg, see notes.
    • Yogurt – I’m convinced that the reason this bread is as delicious as it is, is because of the yogurt. It creates such a nice flavor and tenderness to the bread. If you don’t have yogurt, you can substitute buttermilk or sour cream, or check notes to see how to make your own soured buttermilk at home.
    • Butter – Since this is more like making a cake rather than traditional yeast bread or even scones. We’re going to melt our butter to incorporate. You can sub a neutral oil in it’s place if you’d like.
    • Seeds – The topping is absolutely optional! I like a seedy bread so I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel Seasoning on top before baking. Other options include sesame seeds, poppy seeds, caraway seeds or even pepitas and flake salt.

    The Process

    The beauty of this bread is it doesn’t involve any special equipment! One bowl, a spatula and a loaf pan. No heavy mixer, no waiting to get your hands on some fresh bread.

    1. In a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients and blend until combined.
    2. Next add your dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
    3. Pour into your prepared loaf pan and bake!!!

    Once the bread has cooled, slice into nice thick slices and enjoy with butter or a delicious sandwich. The bread holds well wrapped in beeswax or in a ziplock bag. Although if not eaten quickly, storing in a bag will create moisture. You can keep in fridge to help slow the moisture. Bread can also be wrapped and frozen whole or in slices. When ready to enjoy, remove slice or whole bread and allow to thaw in fridge, or take slice and toast immediately.

    As always, I love seeing your creations. Please leave a review or share your dish with me on social media which lets me know what is working for you! You can find me on Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. For more delicious recipes to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

    xoxo,
    Cosette

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    No Yeast Bread

    Homemade No Yeast Bread

    ★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews
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    Description

    This delicious, simple homemade bread is perfect for toast or sandwiches. No yeast required and instant results!

    Recipe adapted from: The Kitchn


    Ingredients

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    • 1/4 cup honey – warmed if not a runny consistency
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cups yogurt – or buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2–3 tablespoons Everything But the Bagel Seasoning – or other seeds (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by spraying cooking spray and then lining with a sheet of parchment paper, allowing the sides to spill over each side. The parchment isn’t necessary if you spray, but I like that it gives a way to easily remove the bread to cool once baked.
    3. In a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients: honey, egg, yogurt butter. Using a spatula, mix until combined.
    4. Next add in your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    5. Your dough should just come together and appear shaggy.
    6. Pour into your prepared loaf pan and smooth gently with your spatula or knife.
    7. Sprinkle with any of your toppings: seeds, salt, etc.
    8. Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 50-60 minutes. Just like a cake, you’ll want to check the inside with a tester to make sure it’s fully cooked. Insert into center of bread and make sure it comes out clean.
    9. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then using sides of parchment, life and allow to cool fully on wire rack.
    10. Enjoy after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes.

    Notes

    • You can substitute brown sugar for honey
    • You can use a flax egg in place of a traditional egg: 1 tablespoon ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons of water – let sit for 10 minutes
    • If you don’t have yogurt or buttermilk, create your own. Add 1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice and 1 3/4 cup milk (whole milk is preferred but 2% would work) allow to sit for 5 minutes to “sour” use in place of yogurt or traditional buttermilk
    • Any neutral oil can be substituted for melted butter
    • You can absolutely use bread flour 1:1 in this recipe. If wanting to add wheat flour, sub only 1 or 1 1/2 cups and the rest should remain traditional flour. I have not tested any gluten free flours in this recipe.

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    Comments

    1. Mahy says

      April 22, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Wow this is genius Cosette!
      I loved the everything spice —makes it taste like my favorite bagel, only with a soft texture inside!! Yum

      ★★★★★

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      • Cosette's Kitchen says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        Yay! Thanks Mahy, it definitely tastes like an everything bagel, so good!!!

        xoxo,
        Cosette

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    2. Megan McDonald says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      I love your recipes Cosette! This bread is so easy and delicious! Made it yesterday and toasted a slice this morning and topped with a little pat of butter and a fresh poached egg – SOOOO good!

      ★★★★★

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      • Cosette's Kitchen says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Oh yay! So glad to hear Megan, yes…toasted with some butter is the best!!!

        xoxo,
        Cosette

        Reply
    3. Cynthia says

      September 26, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Good morning Cosette! Thank you for this easy brilliant recipe. I did half, got it right. Loved the crust.
      I made sour milk. There was slight vinegar smell. Still, so good with butter.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    4. Cynthia says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:33 am

      Good morning Cosette! Thank you for this easy brilliant recipe. I did half, got it right. Loved the crust! Will surely bake this again.
      I made sour milk. There was slight vinegar smell. Still, so good with butter.

      ★★★★★

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      • Cosette's Kitchen says

        September 30, 2020 at 6:32 pm

        Oh yay, so glad to hear! Enjoy my friend!

        xoxo,
        Cosette

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    5. Pat says

      September 14, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Great recipe Wish I could post how wonderful this looks out of the oven!

      ★★★★★

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      • Cosette's Kitchen says

        September 14, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        Awww, love that Pat! If you email to me, I can happily share on my social accounts!
        Xoxo,
        Cosette

        Reply
    6. Betty says

      November 15, 2021 at 10:56 am

      Hi, just found your page, & the recipes are awesome, will try very soon. For this bread, did u use regular yogurt or greek yogurt?

      Reply
      • Cosette's Kitchen says

        November 16, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Awww, so glad to hear! You can use either one you have on hand – or even sub sour cream! Hope that helps.

        xoxo,
        Cosette

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