🍞 Easiest High-Protein No-Knead Bread

No eggs • No butter • Budget-friendly

Makes: 1 loaf (10–12 slices)
Protein: ~8–10g per slice
Time: 5 minutes prep + bake

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vital wheat gluten (key for protein + bread texture)
• 1 packet (7 g / 2¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar (feeds yeast – can reduce to 1 tsp)
• 2½ cups warm water (not hot)

Optional (but great)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (improves texture, still no butter)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps structure)

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Instructions

1. Mix everything
   In a large bowl, stir flour, vital wheat gluten, yeast, salt, and sugar.
   Add warm water (and oil/vinegar if using). Mix with a spoon until sticky.
2. First rise (no kneading!)
   Cover bowl with a towel. Let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
3. Shape
   Stir dough once to deflate.
   Pour/scrape into a greased loaf pan or shape into a rustic loaf on parchment.
4. Second rise
   Let rest 20 minutes while oven preheats.
5. Bake
   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40–45 minutes
   Top should be golden and sound hollow when tapped.
6. Cool completely
   This sets the crumb—don’t skip!

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Nutrition (Approx. per slice)

• Calories: ~130
• Protein: 8–10g
• Carbs: ~20g
• Fat: ~1–2g