🍞 Homemade Air Fryer Bread
🍽️ Servings: 1 small loaf (2–4 people)
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins | Rise Time: 1–1.5 hrs | Cook Time: 15–20 mins
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp instant dry yeast
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¾ cup (180 ml) warm water (about 100–110°F / 38–43°C)
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softness)
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Butter or olive oil for brushing (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough
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In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy (skip this step if using instant yeast directly).
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Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
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Knead for about 5–7 minutes (by hand or with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
2. Let It Rise
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Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Dough
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Lightly punch down the dough and shape it into a round or oval loaf that fits your air fryer basket.
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Place it on parchment paper (to help transfer and remove easily).
4. Second Rise (Optional but Better)
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Let the shaped dough rest for another 20–30 minutes for a fluffier result.
5. Air Fry
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Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for a few minutes.
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Place the dough (on parchment) into the basket.
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Air fry for 15–20 minutes, depending on loaf size, until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
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Optional: Brush with butter after baking for a softer crust.
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✅ Tips:
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Use a cake pan or silicone mold in the air fryer for perfect shape.
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Want a crustier loaf? Lightly spritz the top with water before air frying.
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Add herbs, cheese, or garlic powder to the dough for a flavored variation.
Would you like a no-yeast version, whole wheat, or stuffed bread variation next?