Description
Homemade no-oven stovetop bread offers rustic comfort without traditional baking methods. Simple ingredients and clever cooking techniques bring warm, fresh bread directly to your stovetop, delivering authentic flavor for home cooks craving fresh bread anywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons / 7 grams) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by blending warm water, yeast, and sugar in a mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to transform into a frothy, bubbling solution within 5-10 minutes.
- Create a foundational dry mixture by incorporating flour and salt in a separate container. Pour the activated yeast liquid and olive oil into the flour blend, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Transform the rough mixture into a smooth, elastic consistency through rigorous hand-kneading for 5-7 minutes, developing gluten structure and texture.
- Shield the dough with a clean kitchen towel, positioning it in a draft-free, warm environment to facilitate rising. Let it expand and double in volume over approximately 1 hour.
- Partition the risen dough precisely into two equal segments. Prepare a large skillet by heating it over medium-low temperature.
- Gently place the first dough portion into the skillet, delicately pressing to create a flatter profile. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, utilizing a lid to trap steam and promote even browning, until a golden exterior develops.
- Replicate the cooking process with the remaining dough segment. Allow the freshly prepared bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure optimal texture and easier cutting.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Matters: Ensure water is warm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, creating a perfect frothy base for your bread.
- Temperature Control is Key: Use medium-low heat to prevent burning, allowing bread to cook evenly without scorching the exterior.
- Moisture Management: Covering the skillet traps steam, helping the bread cook thoroughly and develop a soft, tender interior.
- Versatile Dough Potential: Experiment by adding herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough for unique flavor variations that elevate this simple stovetop bread.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15-22 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg