Easy Bread Quick 20-Minute Homemade Bread

A soft, fluffy quick bread that requires no rising time — just mix, shape, and bake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 2 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375–400°F (190–200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the milk and melted butter. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just 4–5 times until it comes together.
5. Shape into a round or oval loaf (or place in a greased loaf pan).
   Cut 3–4 shallow diagonal slits on top if desired.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Brush the hot loaf with a little extra melted butter for a soft, shiny crust.
   Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• This is a quick bread (chemical leavener), so it won’t have the same chew or open crumb as yeast bread.
• Best eaten warm the same day.
• For extra flavor, add a handful of shredded cheese, herbs, or garlic powder to the dry ingredients.
• Don’t over-knead or the bread can become tough.

Simple, fast, and ready in about 20 minutes. Enjoy!