No-Oven Stovetop Bread
Enjoy fresh, homemade bread without an oven! This easy stovetop recipe delivers soft, fluffy bread with a golden crust—perfect for sandwiches or simply with butter.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Non-stick Pan with Lid
- Wooden Spoon
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Basic Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water adjust as needed
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for softer bread
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Gradually add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms. Add olive oil if desired.
- Knead: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape: Punch down the dough, shape it into a ball or your desired shape, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Cook on Stovetop: Heat a non-stick pan with a lid over medium heat. Place the dough in the pan and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 8-10 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Cool: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs, cheese, or sweet ingredients like cinnamon and honey.