Here’s a true, easy 4-ingredient homemade bread that anyone can make—no eggs, no milk, no fancy tools 🍞
🥖 4-Ingredient Homemade Bread (Beginner-Friendly)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, but helps yeast)
- 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
👉 (Water counts as an ingredient—no oil or butter needed)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. - Add warm water
Mix until a soft dough forms. - Knead lightly
Knead 5–7 minutes by hand until smooth. - Let it rise
Cover and rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size. - Bake
- Shape dough and place on a baking tray
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes
- Bread is done when golden and sounds hollow when tapped
- Cool & enjoy
Let cool slightly before slicing.
✅ Why this recipe works
- No eggs or dairy
- Cheap pantry ingredients
- Soft inside, crusty outside
- Perfect for sandwiches or toast
Optional upgrades (still simple)
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil for softer bread
- Sprinkle seeds or herbs on top
- Replace some flour with whole wheat
If you want, I can also give you:
- A no-knead version
- A pan bread or flatbread
- A yeast-free 4-ingredient bread
Just tell me 😊
