20-Minute Homemade Bread
Simple, crusty bread ready in no time. Enjoy fresh bread with a crispy crust and soft center, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water (warm) Use warm, but not hot, water.
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for flavor) Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk them together until well combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil, if using. Stir until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently for about 1 minute.
- Shape the dough ball into a round loaf, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a preheated pizza stone.
- Use a sharp knife to make several shallow slashes on the top of the dough.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add herbs or garlic powder to the dry mix. Cover the bread with a clean kitchen towel after baking for a softer crust.