Making bread without an oven is totally doable! You can easily cook bread on the stovetop using a skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan. Here’s a simple recipe for a no-oven stovetop bread that comes out soft, fluffy, and delicious:
No-Oven Stovetop Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 2/3 cup water (or milk for a richer flavor)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
Instructions:
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water (or milk) and olive oil (or melted butter). Stir everything together until you form a soft dough. If the dough feels too sticky, you can add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Knead the Dough: Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is still too sticky, dust your work surface with a little flour.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the dough into 2 or 3 equal portions (depending on how large you want each bread) and roll each into a ball. Flatten them into thick rounds, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Cook on Stovetop: Heat a non-stick skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, place the flattened dough rounds in the pan. You might need to cook them one or two at a time depending on the size of your pan.
- Cook the Bread: Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip the bread over and cover again. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the bread has puffed up a little.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool slightly before serving. You can brush it with a little butter or olive oil for extra flavor.
This stovetop bread is soft on the inside with a slightly crispy crust, perfect for serving with soups, stews, or just as a snack with some butter. You can even experiment with adding herbs or garlic for extra flavor!
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