No-Knead Budget Bread

This easy homemade bread is soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and made with the simplest pantry ingredients. No kneading, no eggs, no butter — just affordable, everyday bread you can make anytime.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

• 1 tsp instant yeast

• 1½ cups warm water

Directions

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Directions

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.

Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.

Cover and let rest at room temperature for 1–2 hours until doubled.

Transfer to a floured surface, shape gently into a loaf, and place on parchment.

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Cool before slicing.