Quick & Delicious No-Oven Bread in 10 Minutes

By Muhammad Faizan

Quick & Delicious No-Oven Bread in 10 Minutes

This easy stovetop bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for when you need fresh bread fast—no oven required. It uses simple pantry ingredients like flour, yogurt, and water, and cooks in just minutes on a skillet. Brushed with garlic-herb butter, it becomes irresistible!

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 4 cups flour (480 g)

  • 1 glass yogurt (220 g)

  • 1 glass water (200 ml)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp oil (optional for softer dough)

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Garlic–Herb Butter (Optional but recommended)

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

  2. Add yogurt and water.

  3. Mix until a soft dough forms.

  4. Knead for 3–4 minutes until smooth.

  5. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes (helps with softness).

2. Shape the Breads

  1. Divide dough into 10–12 equal balls.

  2. Flatten each ball into a small disk using your hands or a rolling pin.

  3. (Optional) Press your thumb in the center to make the ring shape shown in the image.

3. Cook Without an Oven

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet or pan over medium heat.

  2. Place each dough piece into the pan (no oil needed).

  3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden spots appear.

  4. Remove from heat.

4. Add Garlic–Herb Butter

  1. Mix melted butter, parsley, garlic, and salt.

  2. Brush generously over the warm breads.

  3. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Yogurt makes the bread moist and soft.

  • Add a touch more flour if sticky, or a splash of water if too dry.

  • You can make them thicker for fluffy bread or thinner for flatbread-style.

  • They freeze well; reheat on a skillet.

Tips for Perfect No-Oven Bread

  • Don’t overcook—they dry out. Light browning is ideal.

  • Resting the dough helps gluten relax and makes rolling easier.

  • For extra flavor, add:

    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    • 1 tsp dried herbs

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Brush with butter while hot so it soaks in beautifully.

Servings

  • Makes 10–12 small breads

  • Serving size: 1–2 pieces per person

Approximate Nutritional Info (per piece)

(Without butter; varies by size)

  • Calories: 145

  • Carbs: 27 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Fat: 2 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

With garlic butter: +40–60 calories per piece.

Benefits

  • No oven needed—perfect for quick meals

  • Uses simple, inexpensive pantry ingredients

  • Yogurt adds protein and softness

  • Kid-friendly and ideal for sandwiches, wraps, dips, and breakfast

  • Ready in under 15 minutes total

Q&A for Quick & Delicious No-Oven Bread

1. Can I make it without yogurt?

Yes—replace with equal amount of milk plus 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice.

2. Can I make it gluten-free?

Yes—use a 1:1 GF blend + extra water if needed.

3. Can I use baking soda instead of baking powder?

Use 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar in the wet ingredients.

4. Can I make the dough ahead?

Yes, keep dough in the fridge 12–18 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking.

5. Why do my breads turn out dry?

Heat is too high or cooking time too long—use medium heat.

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