10-Minute Magic: No-Oven Bread That’ll Blow Your Mind!

Craving fresh bread but short on time (or an oven)? No sweat! This recipe delivers warm, fluffy loaves in just 10 minutes, and you don’t even need to fire up the oven. That’s right, folks, this is oven-free bread magic!

Ingredients:

• 200 ml warm milk (or water, or a mix of both)
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 10 g dry yeast
• All-purpose flour (enough for a soft dough, about 3-4 cups)

Method:

1. Get the Warm Fuzzies: Heat up your 200 ml of milk (or water, or a combo) until it’s nice and warm – think bathwater temperature, not boiling.
2. Sweeten the Deal: Add the sugar and salt to your warm liquid and stir it up until they’re completely dissolved.
3. Wake Up the Yeast: Sprinkle the dry yeast over the mixture. Give it a gentle stir and let it sit for a few minutes. You’ll see it start to foam – that’s the magic happening!
4. Flour Power! In a separate bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with your all-purpose flour. Start with about 3 cups and add more flour a little at a time until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough. Don’t worry, it’ll firm up as you knead.
5. Knead to Know You: Get your hands dirty! Knead the dough for 5 minutes or so until it becomes smooth and elastic. Think of it as a mini stress-relieving workout for your fingers.
6. Shape Up! Divide your dough into equal portions and get creative! Shape them into round rolls, long baguettes, or anything your heart desires.
7. Rest and Rise: Place your shaped dough beauties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Leave some space between them so they don’t get too close for comfort during rising. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 5 minutes to rise a little.
8. The Big Steam: Now for the magic part! Grab a large pot with a steamer basket or heatproof rack that fits inside. Add some water to the pot, making sure it doesn’t touch the basket or rack. This will create our steamy wonderland.
9. Let’s Get Steamy! Carefully transfer your dough creations to the steamer basket or rack. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and turn up the heat to medium. Steam your bread for about 10 minutes.
10. Fresh Out of the Steamer: Once the time is up, remove the pot from the heat and carefully uncover it. Use tongs or a spatula to take out your perfectly steamed bread.

Enjoy the Fruits (or Should We Say Bread?) of Your Labor!

Serve your warm bread with your favorite spreads – butter, jam, cream cheese, the possibilities are endless! You can even use them for sandwiches or toast them for a delightful crisp. In just 10 minutes, you’ve whipped up a warm, satisfying loaf of bread without ever needing an oven. Talk about impressive! So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and surprise your family and friends with your newfound bread-making wizardry!