Air Fryer Bread – Simple Homemade Bread Recipe

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mix warm water with sugar and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Add warm milk and stir. Then add salt and vegetable oil, mixing well. Gradually incorporate flour, about half a cup at a time, until a dough ball forms.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat completely.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with a thick towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in volume. Punch it down gently and knead for another minute.

5. 5

   Divide the dough in two and shape each piece into a small loaf. Place in small greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes, until the dough rises about 1 inch above the pan rim.

6. 6

   Brush each loaf with melted butter. Place the pans in the air fryer basket. Bake at 165°C (330°F) for 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the loaves and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Shopping list

200g white flour, 1 packet active dry yeast, sugar, 60ml milk, vegetable oil, 15g butter, salt

Recipe story

Homemade bread has ancient origins in the Middle East, where the first doughs were baked on hot stones. Over centuries, the technique spread across Europe, with each region developing local variations. In France, the baguette became a national symbol, while in Italy, ciabatta bread conquered the world. This recipe adapts the tradition for the air fryer, yielding small, golden, fluffy loaves perfect for sandwiches.