This Easy 3-Ingredient Bread Recipe Could Turn You Into a Baker by Donna John
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Confession: I've never baked a loaf of bread. Yes, I've baked sweet breads, dinner rolls, pop-up rolls and even gougère (French cheese puffs), but not a loaf of bread you can toast for breakfast or make sandwiches out of. That changed when I made this easy three-ingredient bread recipe.
This quick bread is beyond easy and so quick to make. The batter was ready and in the pan before my oven had time to preheat to 350 degrees F. No joke! I even had the mixing bowl, measuring cups and rubber spatula washed before I put the bread into the oven. The ingredient list is super short, too.
Here is what you need to make this white bread recipe: self-rising flour, whole milk and salt. The three ingredients are whisked together and then put into a loaf pan. The bread dough is baked in the oven for about 40 minutes or until golden and it springs back with you gently push on the top.
Slice this homemade bread and spread on jam, jelly or butter for breakfast or brunch, use it to make sandwiches for lunch, as a side dish with dinner or top it with sliced cheese for a quick snack. My favorite way was toasted with butter. Simple and delicious.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes (every oven is different)
Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Recipe Notes
- If you use a larger loaf pan, the bread will not rise as much as using a regular-size loaf pan.
- Whole milk is recommended for this bread recipe. Using low-fat milk or nut milks will affect the bread's texture.
- This bread keeps longer if you store it in the fridge. If you keep it on the counter, eat it within three to four days.
Here's how to make it:
- Whisk together the flour, salt and milk in a mixing bowl until smooth and lump free. (Do not overmix!)
- Spread the batter into a 8x4-inch loaf pan that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown on top and it bounces back with touched. A toothpick should come out clean.
- Let bread cool before removing it from the pan.
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