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