Express Golden Bread in 20 Minutes – No Kneading, No Rising!

Ingredients and their role

To prepare this quick bread, you only need simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. However, each one plays a specific role in the success of the recipe.

2 cups of all-purpose flour (≈ 250 g)

Flour is the foundation of bread. It provides structure and consistency. All-purpose flour is ideal, but you can experiment with semi-wholemeal flour for more fiber, or spelt flour for a rustic flavor.

1 tablespoon of baking powder

This is the secret to this recipe: baking powder acts immediately upon contact with heat, allowing for instant rising without any resting time. Unlike baker’s yeast, it doesn’t require fermentation.

1/2 teaspoon of salt

Salt balances the flavors and prevents a bland taste. It also plays a role in the texture of the bread.

1 tablespoon of sugar

The sugar is not just there for sweetness: it promotes a beautiful golden color of the crust during baking.

180 ml of milk (or plant-based milk)

Milk makes the crumb soft and slightly richer. You can replace it with almond milk, soy milk, or even water for a lighter version.

60 ml of olive oil or melted butter

The oil adds softness and a lovely creaminess. The butter, on the other hand, offers a richer and slightly sweet flavor.

Necessary utensils

One of the great advantages of this quick bread is that it requires no special equipment. An oven and a few basic utensils are all you need.

A large mixing bowl

A wooden spoon or spatula

A baking tray or oven-safe pan

Parchment paper (optional)

An oven (or a pan with a lid for pan-frying)

Detailed preparation steps