No Yeast Bread Recipe

Changes in the world have me posting recipes I’d never thought I would post. But here I am showing you how to make 2-Ingredient Bread with no eggs and no yeast.

Sliced no yeast bread


 

This 2-Ingredient No Rise No Yeast Bread is perfect for those days when you need a loaf and can’t get to the store. Just a few ingredients and 40 minutes to delicious homemade bread!

Some people call this emergency bread, cheaters bread, no rise bread or even yeast free bread. It is true you can make bread without yeast. It is a little denser, rustic and earthy, which makes it perfect for serving with soup, making into garlic bread or using for a sandwich or panini.

Two ingredient doughs are not all that uncommon. You’ll see pizza doughs that don’t need to rise made with Greek yogurt and flour, pita breads made with whole wheat and oil and other similar varieties. This recipe is about as standard as it gets and one of the first you’ll make when teaching yourself to bake bread.

loaf of 2-ingredient bread in a blue napkin

And even though this bread is just about as basic as it gets, it doesn’t mean you can’t add other flavors.

Here are my favorites:

How to Make 2-Ingredient Bread

One thing to keep in mind is that the exact amount of flour will differ by the brand and type you are using. Here we use a homemade self-rising flour with all purpose. And if you watched my Facebook live making it, I needed more water and then subsequently more flour.

loaf of no yeast bread cut in half

In hindsight, I know exactly what happened, I only measured out 1 ¼ cup of milk and I actually needed 1 ½ cups. I used milk because I had it on hand, but it was skim, so I added 1 tablespoon of butter to give it a little more fat.

What Can I Use Instead of Milk?

If you have whole milk or even powdered milk or buttermilk, those will do too. If you don’t have milk, water with 1 tablespoon of butter or oil works too. Aim for a liquid with a little bit of fat.

round loaf of no rise homemade bread

The bread dough should be slightly wet and tacky, but not such that it doesn’t stay formed. For this type of simple bread, that moisture is going to be what keeps your bread from turning into a brick.

How do I make the actual bread?

It is simple, just mix the ingredients together and you are done. No rising time because there isn’t any yeast.

You also want to avoid overworking the dough. Too much kneading will result in the gluten being overworked and the bread being tough. Therefore, I do not recommend using the bread hook attachment on your stand mixer. Do it the old-fashioned way with your hands.

slices of no yeast 2 ingredient bread

Place the dough on a parchment lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and burning. Form it into a round disc no more than 3 inches tall. If it is too tall, the center won’t bake all the way and the edges will be dry.

Then put grooves into the bread in a cross pattern. For this loaf, they aren’t visible in the finished product, but this was also a very wet bread dough. One thing I love about this bread is that it is slightly different every time!

bread dipping into 15 bean soup
Pictured with 15 Bean Soup

In summary, tips for making no yeast homemade bread:

  1. Do not overwork the dough.
  2. Know that you might need to add more flour or liquid depending on the brand.
  3. Mix until slightly tacky and sticky.
  4. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and burning.
  5. Do not form a disc taller than 3 inches.
  6. Make grooves in the bread.
Homemade 2-ingredient bread with butter

Best dips and butters to serve with your bread:

blue bowl of texas roadhouse butter

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter (Cinnamon Honey Butter)

Texas Roadhouse Butter, whipped with cinnamon, honey and nutmeg, is the perfect pairing for Texas Roadhouse Rolls, biscuits and more!
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Truffle Butter Recipe

This Homemade Black Truffle Butter is so easy to make! Only 3 ingredients and a few minutes needed. You’ll never get it at the store again!
See The Recipe!
2 Ingredient bread for Pinterest

Other breads you might like:

butter basting no yeast bread

No Yeast Roasted Garlic Bread

A spin-off of my most popular bread recipe, this one is laced with butter and roast garlic. No yeast and no rise time and only 6 ingredients!
See The Recipe!
stack of cloud bread

Cloud Bread

Soft & fluffy Cloud Bread made with cream cheese & herbs is easy to make and takes minutes to make. Wheat-free, gluten-free, and low carb!
See The Recipe!
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No Yeast Potato Bread

Thick and chewy No Yeast Potato Bread is an easy and quick homemade bread recipe perfect for deli sandwiches and more!
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bread in a loaf pan

Cheddar Beer Bread

Rich, buttery and cheesy, this easy to make Cheddar Beer Bread only requires 5 ingredients and NO RISING TIME!
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Instant Pot Cornbread Recipe

Instant Pot Sweet Cornbread is an easy cornbread recipe made with honey making it both sweet and moist. Made in the Instant Pot, it cooks in half the time! 
See The Recipe!
Close up of no yeast bread for pinterest

slices of no yeast 2 ingredient bread

No Yeast Bread Recipe

4.57 from 32 votes
This 2-Ingredient No Rise No Yeast Bread is perfect for those days when you need a loaf and can’t get to the store. Just a few ingredients and 40 minutes to delicious homemade bread!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Whisk together self-rising flour with brown sugar. Add milk and mix until just combined and wet. Do not overwork the dough.
  • Mold dough into a disc shape about 3 inches high, score an “X” into the dough.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. Tap the top with a wooden spoon and when it makes a hollow noise, it is done.
  • Remove and allow to cool before slicing.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

Use whole milk or skim milk with 1 tablespoon melted butter. If using water, add 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil.
For fancier bread, baste the top with melted butter and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt when it comes out of the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 267 kcal, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 22 mg, Potassium: 127 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 74 IU, Calcium: 64 mg, Iron: 3 mg
Author: Jessica Formicola
Calories: 267
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: emergency bread, homemade bread, no rise bread, no yeast bread
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Jessica Formicola in her ktichen

About the Author

Chef Jessica Anne Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!

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Questions and Reviews

  1. 5 stars
    Hi Jessica, can I have this recipe in grams please? If using the whole wheat flour, how many grams of baking powder to add on and thank you?

  2. 5 stars
    I read this today and on a whim I decided to make it on a whim. Was pleasantly surprised how good this was! My 12 year old asked for seconds! It was so easy! I used just self rising flour, water, and a tablespoon of oil. Fantastic! Thank you!

    1. 5 stars
      Hi Rob- great question and I haven’t tried it, but IF I did, I would use 1 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water. Evaporated milk has been condensed so it is much thicker and might create a denser bread. Since this bread doesn’t have yeast, it is already a tighter texture than a fluffy roll. Reducing the milk and adding some water should be similar to whole milk.

  3. 5 stars
    Love how simple this was. I only had cups of SR flour and wasn’t sure about using plain flour plus bicarb and cream of tartar or even baking powder. The dough wouldn’t stand 3 inches- more like maybe 2.
    However it was delicious!! The bread has stuck to the baking paper – perhaps I should have oiled/buttered it? Still delicious for lunch and the rest in the freezer.

    1. Great! Glad it turned out. Yes, it is a really sticky dough. I used parchment paper and didn’t have an issue with sticking. What type of paper did you use?

      1. I used greaseproof paper. Normally I don’t like to butter or oil it as it can make the base of the bread too greasy but I will try it next time.
        I see I missed out the fact I only had 2 cups of flour – I adjusted the milk accordingly. Another time I may try making small roll type breads.
        As I have an allergy to yeast, I am thrilled to find such an easy quick recipe, thank you. (Still searching for a sandwich bread recipe too.)

  4. Made my own self rising flour Don’t know if did correct. With one cup of flour was to add 1 and half teaspoon baking powder. In the e four cups of flour for two ingredients bread I put the amount of baking powder for each cup. B atter not wet . Baked and bread loaf had ch singled top and very dense bread. Was able to cut into thick slices. Was ok to taste

    1. Hi Becky, this bread is supposed to a very dense bread. Without yeast, that is what happens. I explained that how different flours can react differently and might need a little more liquid in the intro, but also that you can’t expect sandwich bread. I describe it as hearty bread. Good for sandwiches and dipping oil.

    2. I noticed it said u could use water /butter in place buttermilk. Is that 1-1/2 c water with 1 tbsp butter added?

      1. Hi Becky! I’m assuming you meant whole milk (not buttermilk?). Yes, add 1 tablespoons along with 1 1/2 cups water.

  5. 5 stars
    Yummy! And this is perfect for this time when yeast is scarce! Appreciate your timely recipe post. My family loves all your recipes and eating anything I try from your website. Glad you can help us have some food comfort at this precarious time!