Skillet Bread
Elevate your homemade bread game with this irresistibly rustic Skillet Bread recipe. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, this no-knead bread is baked to perfection in a preheated cast iron skillet, yielding a beautifully golden crust and a soft, airy interior. With minimal prep time and a foolproof rise, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. The use of warm water and a touch of sugar ensures a tender, flavorful loaf, while optional butter brushed on top adds a delectable finish. Serve this versatile bread warm with soups, dips, or as the centerpiece for a cozy meal—it's sure to impress family and friends with every slice. Perfectly crusty, bakery-style results right from your oven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
Gently scrape the dough onto a floured surface. With floured hands, shape the dough into a round loaf. Avoid overworking the dough to preserve its light texture.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven (using oven mitts) and lightly grease it with olive oil or butter. Place the dough into the hot skillet.
Using a sharp knife, make a few shallow slashes across the top of the dough to allow it to expand as it bakes.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
For added richness, brush the top of the bread with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
Allow the bread to cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3550 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
