Here’s a simple, no-oven, stovetop bread recipe—soft, quick, and perfect when you don’t have an oven. This method works like a skillet flatbread or pan-baked loaf.
🍞 No-Oven Stovetop Bread
Makes: 1 small loaf or 6–8 flatbreads
Time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
Optional: herbs, garlic powder, or seeds for flavor
Instructions
1. Mix the dough
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add yogurt and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- If too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a bit more yogurt.
2. Knead briefly
- Knead lightly on a floured surface for 1–2 minutes.
- The dough should be smooth but soft.
3. Shape
- Divide into 1–2 portions.
- Flatten each into a round or oval about ½ inch thick.
4. Cook on stovetop
- Heat a non-stick skillet or heavy pan over medium-low heat.
- Lightly oil or butter the pan.
- Place dough in skillet and cover with a lid.
- Cook 8–10 minutes per side, lowering heat if browning too fast.
Tip: Keep the lid on—traps steam and makes the bread soft inside.
5. Serve
- Slice and enjoy warm with butter, jam, soups, or dips.
- Can also be used for sandwiches or flatbread wraps.
⭐ Variations
- Herb & Garlic Bread: Add 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp dried herbs to the dough.
- Cheese Bread: Fold ¼ cup shredded cheese into the dough before cooking.
- Whole Wheat Version: Substitute 1 cup of flour with whole wheat flour.
If you want, I can also give a “fluffy naan-style” stovetop bread, quick stovetop sandwich loaf, or sweet cinnamon skillet bread version.
Do you want a fluffy naan-style version next?
