Description
Homemade no-oven stovetop bread delivers comfort without traditional baking methods. Crafted with simple ingredients and a skillet, this rustic loaf connects hungry souls to delicious, freshly made comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast, creating a dry foundation for your artisan bread.
- Pour warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients, gently blending until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Transfer the raw dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, executing a rhythmic kneading technique for approximately 8 minutes until the texture transforms into a silky, resilient consistency.
- Nestle the kneaded dough into a generously oiled container, drape with a pristine cloth, and allow it to rest in a draft-free environment for 60 minutes, observing its gradual expansion.
- Deflate the risen dough with a strategic punch, releasing trapped air bubbles, then partition into 2-4 uniform segments depending on desired bread size.
- Mold each segment into rounded or elongated shapes, ensuring smooth surfaces without extensive handling.
- Activate a non-stick skillet at minimal heat, applying a gossamer layer of oil to prevent adherence.
- Carefully position a dough portion into the pan, immediately covering with a tight-fitting lid to trap essential moisture and generate even heat circulation.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, monitoring the underside for a golden-brown caramelization, then delicately flip and repeat the process for the opposite surface.
- Extract the bread, allowing a brief cooling period to set internal structures, then slice and present while retaining optimal warmth and texture.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is lukewarm (around 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it, preventing dense bread texture.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy bread with better rise and structure.
- Control stovetop heat carefully; low and slow cooking prevents burning while allowing even internal cooking and golden exterior.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of rice flour, potato starch, and xanthan gum to maintain similar texture and elasticity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.4 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg