This super easy bread is perfect when you are in need of a quick and easy bread recipe. It is just 2 ingredients and doesn't require yeast, eggs, butter or oil.
1 ¼cups (296 ml)soda or sparkling juice, see note regarding amount needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Line an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add flour and soda to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a whisk or spatula until no flour lumps remain. Your mixture should resemble a very wet dough. See photo in post for reference.
Pour dough into prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread the dough across your pan.
Bake for about 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and when you apply pressure to the surface, it should bounce back. You will need 5-10 more minutes if you need to add more liquid to your bread dough (as discussed more in the notes). Let bread cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Depending on the self-rising flour brand you use, you may need to add more liquid. I used White Lily's self-rising flour which has 2 grams of protein per 1/4 cup. If your self-rising flour has 3 grams of protein per 1/4 cup (or the all purpose flour you are using to make self-rising flour has 3 grams), then you will need to add about 3 oz more of liquid.
If you aren't sure how much protein is in your flour, this is a very forgiving recipe. Add the original amount of liquid stated. If your dough is crumbly instead of wet, then add enough liquid until you have a wet dough.
To make your own self-rising flour, add 3 cups all purpose flour, 4.5 tsp baking powder and 3/4 tsp salt to a bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
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The flavor and color of your bread will vary depending on the soda you choose. See post for more details. My favorite versions were Martinelli's sparkling apple juice and Canada Dry ginger ale.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.