No Knead, No Eggs, No Butter Bread

(The Easiest & Cheapest Homemade Bread)

Makes: 1 large loaf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Rise Time: 1–2 hours
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes

🧂 Ingredients (4 basic ingredients!)

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, but helps yeast activate)

• 2 teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)

• 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (about 105–110°F / 40–43°C)

🥣 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix the Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.

2. Add warm water.

3. Stir with a spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
   (No kneading needed!)

2️⃣ First Rise

1. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or towel.

2. Let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.

3️⃣ Shape the Dough

1. Lightly flour your surface.

2. Gently transfer dough onto it.

3. Shape into a round loaf by folding edges inward (no kneading).

4. Place on parchment paper or into a lightly oiled loaf pan.

4️⃣ Second Rise (Optional but Better Texture)

• Let rest 20–30 minutes while oven preheats.

5️⃣ Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.

3. Tap bottom — it should sound hollow.

4. Cool completely before slicing.

🌟 Super Cheap Tips

• Skip sugar if needed — still works.

• Use store-brand flour and yeast to keep cost minimal.

• Add seeds or herbs only if available — recipe works plain.

🧄 Optional Add-Ins (Still No Knead!)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon dried herbs

• 2 tablespoons sunflower or sesame seeds

🧊 Storage

• Room temperature: 2–3 days (wrapped)

• Freeze: up to 2 months (slice before freezing for convenience)