Description
Simple two-ingredient bread showcases culinary magic with just flour and yogurt. Home bakers can quickly craft a delightful, rustic loaf that delights taste buds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups (480 ml) self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
- Mixing: Combine self-rising flour and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms. Incorporate additional flour if the mixture feels too sticky, achieving a manageable consistency.
- Kneading: Transfer the dough to a flour-dusted surface and gently knead for 2-3 minutes, working the mixture until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Shaping: Mold the dough into a traditional loaf shape or divide into smaller portions, positioning carefully on the prepared baking surface.
- Baking: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior. Verify doneness by tapping the bottom of the loaf, which should produce a hollow sound.
- Cooling: Remove the bread from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, allowing it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to maintain its structural integrity.
Notes
- Select Flour Carefully: Use high-quality self-rising flour for consistent texture and optimal rise, ensuring the bread’s light and airy structure.
- Control Moisture Balance: Add yogurt gradually and adjust flour incrementally to achieve perfect dough consistency, preventing overly sticky or dry results.
- Knead with Gentle Touch: Work dough minimally, about 2-3 minutes, to develop gluten without overworking, which maintains bread’s tender crumb and soft mouthfeel.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences, keeping similar protein and moisture content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg