Homemade Bread in the Air Fryer

🍞 Homemade Bread in the Air Fryer (Easy + Soft)

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk (not hot)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp instant yeast

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter

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Instructions

1. Activate the yeast
   Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough
   Add flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead
   Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   (A little sticky is okay—don’t over-flour.)

4. First rise
   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

5. Shape
   Punch down, shape into a small round or loaf that fits your air fryer basket or pan.

6. Second rise
   Let it rest 20 minutes.

7. Air fry

   • Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C)

   • Place dough in a greased, air-fryer-safe pan

   • Cook 12–15 minutes

   • Flip carefully and cook another 5–7 minutes until golden

8. Cool
   Brush with butter if you’re feeling fancy. Cool before slicing (hardest step).

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🧠 Tips for Success

• Cover the bread loosely with foil if it browns too fast.

• Tap the bottom—if it sounds hollow, it’s done.

• Every air fryer runs a little wild, so check early.