Simple Homemade Bread Recipe with 4 Ingredients

Here’s a very simple homemade bread recipe using only 4 ingredients. It’s great if you’re new to baking and don’t want anything complicated. 🍞

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups warm water
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm water
   Pour in the warm water and mix with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.
3. Let the dough rise
   Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place for 1–2 hours until the dough doubles in size.
4. Shape the dough
   Sprinkle a little flour on a surface, place the dough on it, and gently shape it into a round loaf.
5. Second rest
   Let it rest for 30 minutes while the oven heats to 220°C (425°F).
6. Bake
   Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool before slicing
   Let the bread cool for about 15 minutes before cutting.

Tips

• If you want a crispier crust, place a small tray of water in the oven while baking.
• You can add sesame seeds, garlic, or herbs for extra flavor. 🌿

If you’d like, I can also show you a 2-ingredient flatbread recipe that cooks in a pan in 10 minutes (no yeast needed).