20-Minute Homemade Bread (Quick Bread Recipe)
This 20-Minute Homemade Bread is a quick no-yeast bread made with baking powder. It’s soft inside, lightly golden outside, and perfect when you need fresh bread fast. 🍞
🥣 Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 egg
Optional for topping:
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1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a small loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl combine:
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flour
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sugar
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baking powder
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salt
Whisk to mix evenly.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add:
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milk
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egg
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oil or melted butter
Stir until a thick batter forms (do not overmix).
4️⃣ Pour Into Pan
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Spread batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 18–20 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Finish
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Brush with melted butter for a soft crust.
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Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Spread with butter and honey 🍯
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Serve with jam or peanut butter
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Use for quick sandwiches
✅ Helpful Tips
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For softer bread, replace milk with buttermilk.
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Add ½ cup shredded cheese for a savory loaf.
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Mix in herbs or garlic for flavored bread.
If you want, I can also show you:
🍞 The famous 2-ingredient yogurt bread
🍞 No-knead bakery-style bread recipe
🍞 The softest homemade sandwich bread recipe (very popular).