Description
A simple and quick recipe for homemade bread baked in an air fryer. This bread is soft inside with a golden crust, perfect for sandwiches or as a side for any meal. Ideal for those looking for an easy, no-yeast bread option using common pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk until thoroughly blended to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water and olive oil to the dry mix. Stir with a spoon until a dough forms. It will be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for better structure.
- Shape the Loaf: Form the dough into a loaf. If you have a bread pan suitable for your air fryer, place the dough inside it. Otherwise, shape the dough and place it directly in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Bread: Place the loaf in the air fryer basket and bake at 320°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. The crust should be golden brown.
- Cool the Bread: Carefully remove the bread from the air fryer and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.
- Optional Enhancements: For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs, cheese, or seeds into the dough before baking.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate baking powder properly and help the dough come together.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, sprinkle a little more flour while kneading but avoid adding too much to keep the bread soft.
- Do not skip cooling the bread before slicing as it finishes the cooking process and prevents squashing the crumb.
- You can experiment with adding rosemary, thyme, sesame seeds, or grated cheese for variety.
- This recipe does not require yeast, making it quicker and simpler than traditional bread recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer bread, quick bread recipe, no yeast bread, homemade bread, easy bread, air fryer baking
