I don't make bread You're probably here because you're wondering how to make bread and are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe

Whether you've decided to use your free time at home to improve your cooking skills or you're sick of fighting over the last baguette or brioche at the supermarket, now is the perfect time to learn how to make your own bread In this guide, we'll show you five easy bread recipes and give you the ingredients you'll need to bake bread at home

Bread baking itself is not difficult, although it may seem daunting if you've never touched yeast or have a doe hook tucked away somewhere in your KitchenAid mixer box As long as you identify a few things before you begin, it's not as difficult as you might imagine

First, you need to know what ingredients you are dealing with Yeast is an essential ingredient in the majority of quick and easy bread recipes, so if you don't have any expired in your pantry or can get it at the market, it's perfect for baking your carb-loving heart out

But yeast, like hand sanitizer and toilet paper, seems to be a hot commodity these days Some of the best bread recipes collected below include savory and sweet no-yeast options that defy the grain with a smooth dough-like consistency, rather than the traditional bread dough form Some of them call for a browned banana

If you're really pressed for time, some of the best no-knead quick bread recipes are below If you like a crunchy crust, chewy texture, and tangy flavor, you'll want to make this every week

And for those with limited stock, there is an easy three-ingredient bread recipe Baked on the stove top, this yogurt-based bread is as crisp and bubbly as naan

Most quick and easy bread recipes require an oven, measuring cups, bowls, spatulas, spoons, and a bread baking pan or Dutch oven A stand mixer, plastic wrap, wire cooling rack, and a bread-specific oven are also helpful, but not essential

A quick and easy bread recipe can be found below

If you are learning how to make bread for the first time and want to do it right, Taste of Home's recipe for basic homemade bread is recommended This white bread is simple, yet just as versatile as store-bought The dough needs time to rise, but it takes less than 10 minutes to knead and 30 minutes to bake in the oven If you have all the ingredients, this is a great bread recipe for a lunch sandwich, a great alternative to the usual wonder

The "Ciao Chow Linda" no-knead bread recipe does not require kneading the dough to get a delicious airy texture It does require yeast, but only 1/4 teaspoon is used to really stretch it out A typical yeast packet contains 1/4 teaspoon of yeast, so this recipe is perfect if you want your yeast to last longer

The bread recipe also has a bit of fun history: this sourdough-like bread originated with Jim Lahey of Sullivan St Bakery in New York City and became famous when Mark Bittman wrote about it in The New York Times It became famous when Mark Bittman wrote about it in The New York Times This recipe is a little salty, but rests the same way for a day to make the perfect loaf of bread

This is the best quick bread recipe because it requires no yeast and minimal time to prepare There is no need to wait for hours for the dough to rise, as is typically the case with homemade bread Nevertheless, this quick bread from Baker Bettie does not have a typical texture Instead, the baking powder gives it the consistency of banana bread

Also, you should think of this bread recipe as a blank canvas That is, you can add ingredients as you like Banana bread is best baked with bananas

When a few bananas start to brown, look for a quick and easy banana bread recipe This recipe by Emma Christensen (via The Kitchn) uses minimal ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to create the perfect moist dough

What makes this banana bread recipe unique is its generosity in allowing you to swap it out with ingredients you have on hand Half of the flour can be substituted with other whole wheat flours, and brown sugar or other sugars can be substituted for the white sugar Also, if you really want to extend the shelf life, you can turn stale banana bread into bread pudding

Eat rotten yogurt If you think outside the bread dough box, this three-ingredient flatbread recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking shows you how to make Nan-style wraps using a stovetop and yogurt; it makes six flatbreads in one batch, so you can eat them right away, or you can use them to make a batch of banana bread, can be stored and reheated as needed The other two key ingredients are flour and baking soda, but you can add seasonings if you have them on hand Butter, garlic, parsley, and salt are appreciated, but feel free to experiment This flatbread goes well with Indian dishes and can be used in place of tortillas or pitas