Bread in a Jar

Servings: 4–6 small jars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 tbsp sugar (optional, for slightly sweet bread)

• 1 tsp instant yeast (optional – makes it fluffier)

• ¾ cup milk (warm, not hot)

• 2 tbsp melted butter or oil

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease oven-safe glass jars (fill jars only halfway).

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and yeast.

3. Mix wet ingredients

   • In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vinegar.

4. Make batter

   • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.

   • Mix until smooth (thick batter, not dough).

5. Fill jars

   • Pour batter into jars, filling ½ full only.

6. Bake

   • Place jars on a baking tray.

   • Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool & seal

   • Let cool slightly.

   • Serve warm or seal jars tightly once fully cooled.

 Nutrition Q/A

Q: Is bread in a jar safe to bake?
A: Yes—use heatproof glass jars and never fill more than halfway.

Q: Is yeast required?
A: No. Baking powder works alone, but yeast gives extra softness.

Q: How long does it last?
A:

• Room temp (sealed): 2 days

• Fridge: 5 days

• Freezer: 1 month

 Tips & Tricks

 Use wide-mouth jars for easy removal
 Do not screw lids on while baking
 For savory bread, skip sugar and add herbs
 For sweet bread, add cinnamon or raisins
 Serve with butter, jam, or honey

 Variations

• Garlic Herb Bread in a Jar

• Cinnamon Sugar Bread in a Jar

• Whole Wheat Bread in a Jar

• Chocolate Bread in a Jar.