Here’s a super cheap, basic bread recipe—about as inexpensive as it gets. 🍞
(It uses only pantry staples.)
Cheapest Basic Bread (Yeast Loaf)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, but helps yeast)
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp oil (optional, but improves texture)
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes (foamy = good).
- Stir in flour, salt, and oil.
- Knead 8–10 minutes (or mix well until smooth).
- Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
- Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 30–35 minutes.
💰 Cost: Usually just a few cents per loaf, depending on flour prices.
Even Cheaper (No Yeast Flatbread)
If yeast is expensive or unavailable:
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ~¾ cup water
Instructions
- Mix everything into a dough.
- Roll flat.
- Cook in a dry pan 2–3 minutes per side.
This one is ultra-cheap and fast, but more like flatbread than sandwich bread.
If you want:
- no-oven version
- only 2 ingredients
- or cheapest per calorie option
just tell me 👍