This vegan No Yeast Bread is delicious and so easy to make. All you need is 1 bowl and 3 simple pantry staple ingredients. It’s perfect when you need bread in a hurry. No yeast. No proofing. And, no oil.
I realize it ain’t the prettiest bread. But, with all that’s going on, we can’t be too picky. And, let’s face it. How many of you actually have yeast sitting in your pantry right now? That’s what I thought.
Baking regular bread can be a chore and difficult. But, this no yeast bread recipe is a game changer. It’s so simple and ready to eat in less than an hour. So, you no longer have to brave the herd at the grocery store when you run out of bread.
You can make this no yeast masterpiece quickly and on the cheap. Ready? Let’s do it!
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Can You Make Bread Without Yeast?
Yes, absolutely! But, it’s not going to be what you know as traditional bread. That being said, it’s still very delicious and it’s homemade. For me, it’s like a big homemade biscuit. It’s dense on the inside but has rustic and crusty outside. It’s the perfect “emergency bread.”
Ingredients You’ll Need
This bread is simple to make and perfect if you don’t have yeast or simply prefer not to use it. And, you only need 3 ingredients if you don’t count the water and salt.
Here’s every thing you’ll need:
- Organic unbleached flour – I prefer Bob’s Red Mill
- Baking Powder
- Unsweetened Applesauce – use this as the oil replacement
- Salt to taste
- Water
How To Make Yeastless Bread
(Full recipe is at the bottom of this post)
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. And, whisk until everything is well combined.
- Add the applesauce, but don’t stir or mix.
- Pour in the water and begin stirring with the handle of a wooden spoon until most of the ingredients are absorbed. Then, use your hands to knead the dough until the texture is consistent.
- Lightly flour a baking stone or pizza stone. If you don’t have either you can simply use a nonstick baking sheet or line one with parchment paper.
- Press the dough out into a circular shape and make sure it is no more than 1 to 1 ½ inches thick. It will not cook all the way through if it’s too thick.
- Next, take a sharp knife and make a large “X” in the top of the dough that is about ¾ of an inch deep.
- Finally, bake the bread for 40 minutes or until done. The bread will have more of a homemade biscuit texture and will only brown slightly on the top and around the bottom edges. Once the bread finishes baking remove it from the oven and tap the bottom. If it sounds hollow, the bread is finished.
And, there you have it. A delicious yeastless bread recipe that will satisfy your craving and make the whole family happy.
See, there’s no “knead” (see what I did there) to go out into the public while all the crazy is going on just to buy bread. Use your readily available pantry staples to make this fresh homemade bread.
How Do I Use No Yeast Bread
This no yeast bread is super versatile and there are several ways to enjoy it just like any other loaf.
- It’s excellent for sandwiches
- A perfect side for soups, chili, and pasta
- Enjoy it as breakfast toast with Strawberry Chia Jam
- Cut it into squares, sprinkle with some Italian seasoning, and toast to make croutons for your salad
More Healthy Vegan Bread Recipes
- 5 Ingredient Whole Wheat Beer Bread
- Healthy Vegan Banana Bread
- Vegan Zucchini Bread
- The Best Vegan Cornbread
Can I Make Gluten Free No Yeast Bread?
I have not yet tried to make a gluten-free version of this bread. But, oat flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour would be my choice.
How Long Will No Yeast Bread Keep In The Freezer
Basically, two weeks. Remember, this is homemade bread and there are no preservatives. If you do want to freeze this bread allow it to cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, place it in a Ziploc bag, then seal it and toss it in the freezer.
You are going to love this No Yeast Bread. It’s…
- Easy to make
- 3 ingredients
- Versatile
- Vegan
- Quick
- Yeastless
- Absolutely delicious
Be sure you are keeping your pantry stocked with all the basic essentials. Check out Must-Have Healthy Vegan Food Staples, Emergency Plant-Based Vegan Pantry Staples, 30 Vegan Pantry Staple Recipes, 25 Immune Boosting Recipes, & 70 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes.
Be sure and let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment, take a picture, post it on Instagram, and tag the photo #shaneandsimple so I can see your dish. Peace and feast!
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No Yeast Bread – How To Make Bread Without Yeast
- Prep Time: 10 mins.
- Cook Time: 40 mins.
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This No Yeast Bread is delicious and so easy to make. All you need is 1 bowl and 3 simple pantry staple ingredients. It’s perfect when you need bread in a hurry. No yeast. No proofing. And, no oil.
Ingredients
- 4 cups organic unbleached flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ⅔ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375˚F.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk until everything is well combined. Then, add the applesacue and water.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon begin stirring everything together until most or all of the wet ingredients are absorbed. Then, proceed to use your hands to knead the dough until the texture is consistent.
- Lightly flour a baking stone, pizza stone, or pizza pan lined with parchment paper. Layout the dough, form it into a cirular shape, and flatten it until it is about 1 – 1 ½ inches thick. If it is thicker than that it will not bake all the way through.
- Take a sharp knife and make a large “X” in the top of the dough that is about ½ – ¾ of an inch deep.
- Bake the bread for 40 minutes or until done. The bread will have more of a homemade biscuit texture and will only brown slightly on the top and around the bottom edges. Remove from the oven and tap the bottom of the bread. If it sounds hollow and empty it’s done.
- Slice, serve, & enjoy!
Notes
If gluten-free, try using oat flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 146.4 mg
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no yeast bread, yeastless bread recipe, no yeast bread recipe, oil-free, no yeast bread recipe easy
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Hi,
I don’t think mine is done in the middle, do I keep putting it back in the oven for 5 minutes at a time. I followed the recipe exactly. I’m no baker apparently!
Hi, Lisa! Yes, i would do 5 minutes at a time. But, all applicances are different and cooking times and temps. sometimes need to be adjusted. I just recently moved and having to do that myself:)
Is there a whole wheat flour version of this bread? How might substituting whole wheat bread affect it?
You can use whole wheat flour and it will work just fine.
Tried this today just because, and it was a success! This will go great next to a soup or stew. I’ll definitely be using this recipe for that! 🙂 Thank you for sharing. Kid approved!
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I made this bread today along with your veggie soup recipe I used whole wheat flour it turned out great
Thanks so much I love all your recipes!
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Thank you so much!
Hi Shane! This looks awesome! I’m wondering if I can add nuts and seeds to it? Thanks!
Absolutely! And, I think that’s an excellent idea:)
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Hi Shane,
Would mixing this dough with my kitchen aid paddle mixer work in place of the wooden spoon handle, or would that be too much mixing/handling for the dough?
I would avoid overmixing. It will cause the dough to become super dense. It would be best to use the spoon or spatula.
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wondering if spelt flour would work. Unfamiliar with how different flours may work for this. I have had it with whole wheat and it was really good. Any thoughts?
Spelt tends to be a little denser. So, not sure how it would turn out. But, anything’s worth trying:)
Hi, Shane. Can’t wait to try out this recipe! Do you recommend a particular brand for a nonstick pizza pan? Most of the ones I see are with Teflon. Also, what size would be best? Thanks!
Hi, Roz! I almost always use my Pampered Chef pizza stone. It’s been my go-to for years.
OMG just made this bread with sprouted whole wheat flour and we can’t stop eating it!!
Sooooo good. Also, I’m new to Shane & Simple
so first recipe I’ve tried and I’m looking forward to trying more.
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Made it tonight and was quite tasty! Slightly underdone but I am sure it has more to do with my lack of experience than the recipe. 40 minutes wasn’t long enough and I don’t know what hollow really sounds like!
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Hey, Carla! Yes, cooking times can vary across the globe and states:) I’m glad you enjoyed it. I tell people just cook it until it’s done:) What works on my stove can not work on some others. I hope you make it again. Blessings.
I only have all purpose flour and it’s bleached. Would this possibly work
Yes, it will work. I usually only recommend whole wheat or organic unbleached just because they are minimally processed. But, use what you have. Enjoy:)
Easy, simple, and great when your’e in a pinch.
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Hi Shane, love your recipe! Can I make this gluten free?
Thanks!
I would try oat flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free flour.
Hi Shane, I need to know also if I could use gluten free flours and have this recipe turn out right. Thank you.
Kim, I have not yet tried to make a gluten-free version. But, if I were, I would use oat flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1 Baking flour. I’ve had a lot of success with both of those and that’s what I ususally recommened. This recipe is more forgiving than other bread recipes because it’s yeastless. That being said, I would not use coconut flour, almond flour, or chickpea flour. Hope this helps.
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Shane, I tried to make this twice yesterday with Bob’s GF 1-1 flour……Epic fail!! I didn’t have applesauce so I used Just Egg instead. Is that what messed me up? My sister made it, non GF and accidentally used Baking Soda instead of Baking Powder and hers still came out great……This is why I bi ever bake. It would be great if you’d make it GF and report back!!!
Hi, Abbey! Not sure the applesauce would’ve messed it up. I accidentally left it out one time and it still worked. The applesauce is used to add moisture because we’re eliminating fat. Bob’s 1 to 1 is typically best for cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, and pancakes. Try using oat flour. You should see a much better result. But, I do have some extra oat flour so I will try the next time I make this bread and let you know.
Can this recipe be made in a bread machine and use whole wheat flour and bread flour instead of flour?
NO, to the bread machines. And, yes, to the whole wheat flour:)
Is bread flour ok instead of all purpose flour.
Yes, for sure.
Hi Shane,
I got rid of all white flour when I went WFPB. Can I use Whole Wheat, Almond or pastry flour instead? (I believe that’s all I’ve got in the house now any way)
Thanks so much! Love your recipes so much!
Hi, Gina! If you have whole wheat pastry flour use that. You can use whole wheat as well it will just be a little denser but should still work. Don’t use almond flour.
Do you use the no salt baking powder? Due to health issues I have to be very careful of salt so always check the nutrition facts. When I add the sodium in baking powder plus sodium in salt, I get a much higher count.
For me, the sodium count matters so I really need to know.
Thank you.
Hi, great stuff man. I have a question…why we use applesauce for exactly? And what is substitute for? I used it in your biscuit receipt, but not 100% sure why :). Just want to know :D. Thanks
Hi, Milos! It’s a substitute for oil and provides moisture and act as a binder.