20-Minute Fluffy Bread Recipe – Quick and Easy

Do I need a loaf pan?
Nope! Shape it freeform on a baking sheet. It holds up beautifully and gives a rustic artisan look.

Pair It with These Quick Recipes
Perfect with this hearty cowboy soup recipe on a chilly evening.
Try it with chicken and yellow rice for a complete comfort-food combo.
Behind the Scenes: My Real-Life Challenges
Flour Missteps
Sometimes I get too confident and skip sifting or measuring flour precisely. Big mistake. A few extra tablespoons and your dough turns into a brick. I always spoon and level the flour now no scooping straight from the bag!

Overmixing Madness
This bread doesn’t like drama. Overmix the dough and it’ll turn out tough and dry. Mix just until combined. You should see a few streaks of flour when you start kneading it’s better that way.

Hot Oven Surprises
Every oven is different. Some run hotter than they say. Always check your bread at the 15-minute mark. I’ve burned more loaves than I can count assuming “just a few more minutes” wouldn’t matter. It does.