Bread is the head of everything! Especially the one made at home with your own hands. Of course, there is not enough time to bake bread at home, and there are a lot of worries with it. But as soon as you devote a few precious hours to baking, taste the finished crumb with a crispy crust, and immediately all matters fade into the background. You cook it once and you already promise yourself to bake bread almost every day.

Today we will not bother with the rules and canons of baking such an important dish in the diet, but will make a very simple bread from rye flour with kefir. Instead of yeast, we will use soda, which will reduce the cooking time. We will also take wheat flour (of course, it is better to take the first or second grade, but the highest grade is also possible), salt and sugar, as well as vegetable oil and sunflower seeds.

As a result, we will get tasty and aromatic rye bread made with kefir without yeast with a unique, slightly moist crumb. You can’t call it dietary, but it sure is nutritious and satisfying!

Let's start cooking!

In a bowl, combine room temperature kefir, salt, sugar and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth.

Add seeds pre-roasted in a dry frying pan to the liquid ingredients.

Combine rye flour with soda and mix.

And sift to the liquid components.

Using a spoon, start kneading the bread dough.

Now sift the wheat flour in parts. Its quantity will depend on the quality of all ingredients.

As soon as it becomes difficult to stir with a spoon, we switch to manual kneading.

Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, adding wheat flour if necessary. As a result, the dough should not stick too much to your hands and walls, while remaining soft and very elastic.

We form bread of the desired size from the resulting dough. We place it on a baking sheet sprinkled with flour, and also sprinkle the product with flour, after which we make transverse cuts along the top. There is no need to sprinkle seeds on top, I did it for beauty. Bake the bread in the oven at 200 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on oven. You can check readiness with a knife.

Homemade rye bread with kefir is very aromatic and tasty! My household members finished this rather large loaf in half a day. But to prevent bread from turning into a big cracker when baking, you need to know some little tricks.

I experimented for a long time with the amount of wheat and rye flour, because at first I wanted to bake bread with rye flour alone. It turns out delicious, but such bread ends up with a very hard crust, and even keeping it under a damp towel does not soften it. Therefore, it is better to use wheat and rye flour equally when kneading. And I will tell you about other nuances in the process of describing the recipe.

To bake this bread you will need:

• 2 tbsp. wheat flour;
• 2 tbsp. rye flour;
• 10 g salt;
• 250 g kefir;
• 250 g water;
• 10 g sugar;
• 1 teaspoon yeast;
• 20 g butter;
• 0.5 teaspoons of cumin;
• 0.5 tsp coriander.

Prepare two bowls: a medium size and a larger one.
Pour kefir into a smaller bowl (you don’t need to heat it). Pour 150 ml of hot water into a glass (photo 1).

Combine kefir and water, stirring quickly with a whisk so that the kefir does not curdle (photo 2).

Place both flours, salt, cumin and coriander in a large bowl. If you are using yeast that needs to be combined directly with flour, then add that too (photo 3). In this case, mix the entire amount of water with kefir.

Stir well.

If you have yeast that must first be soaked, then dissolve the yeast in 100 g of warm water, adding sugar. After a few minutes, a foam cap will appear (photo 4).

Combine both liquids (photo 5).

Now start kneading the dough. Since different flours absorb different amounts of water, pour the kefir mixture in parts, combining it with the flour using a wooden spatula (photo 6-7).

You may have a little mixture left (like me) or, conversely, not enough - then add warm water. But your dough should not be tight, otherwise the bread will turn out “heavy” and may not bake. The dough will stick to your hands like melted plasticine. Knead it well and make a bun (photo 8). Rinse the dough off your hands thoroughly.

Pour vegetable oil over the bun and knead it until the oil is completely absorbed into the dough (photo 9-10). This is approximately 2-3 minutes.

Cover the dough with cling film and leave it to rise for one hour (Pic 11).

During this time, knead it once.

Knead the dough again, place on a baking sheet, greased and lined with baking paper. When the dough has risen again, carefully make cuts with a sharp knife (photo 12). Wait 15-20 minutes.

Heat the oven to 180°, sprinkle its walls with water and immediately bake the bread.

The bread will be baked in 40 minutes. To check the readiness of the bread, lift it by the edge and knock on the bottom - the sound should be dull (photo 13).

Wrap the hot, finished bread well in a towel, sprinkle with water and leave to cool. Unwrap it only after it has cooled completely! And only then can it be cut (photo 14).

Bread without yeast. How many people use it as food, replacing the usual baked goods? Yes, because they taste similar, and this option is also healthy. And making yeast-free bread with kefir in the oven is much easier.

So, if you can’t imagine any soup without bread, but at the same time you don’t want to gain weight, then give preference to the yeast-free option.

Benefit

Simple and tasty yeast-free kefir bread, cooked in the oven, is not only budget-friendly, but also beneficial for the body.

The absence of yeast allows the product to be better absorbed by the body, and therefore digestion and intestinal microflora are normalized, and the accumulation of fat deposits does not occur.

This product is especially suitable for people who count calories, since it contains a negligible concentration of fats and carbohydrates, and the number of calories per 100 grams is only 177.

Yeast-free bread has a rich composition, represented by several groups of vitamins, macroelements, fiber and niacin.

Regular consumption of bread without yeast reduces the risk of diabetes.

Indications for use

Yeast-free bread with kefir, cooked in the oven, belongs to the category of healthy products that not only improve the condition of the body, but also promote weight loss. Eating it is recommended not only for people who are losing weight, but for all those who simply monitor their health. And all because:

• a sandwich with yeast-free bread in the morning will charge you with energy for the whole day;
• the product works as a detoxifier, removing toxins from the body without disturbing the intestinal microflora;
• fills the body with useful substances;
• normalizes intestinal function, helping to eliminate constipation, dysbacteriosis, and flatulence.

Despite all the benefits of homemade bread without yeast, you still shouldn’t abuse it. The recommended daily intake is 150 grams.

Homemade yeast-free bread with kefir, cooked in the oven, will bring pleasure from eating if you not only follow its recipe correctly, but also listen to recommendations that will improve the quality of baking.

1. Flour of any grade and type should be sifted before kneading the dough.
2. Soda can be added in two ways: either to sifted flour or to kefir. In the latter case, when extinguishing occurs, you need to leave this process for 7-10 minutes.
3. Don't get carried away with kneading the dough. It should not be dense, soft and elastic, but not the same as for dumplings, for example.
4. To enhance the taste of bread without yeast, you can add seeds, sesame seeds, olives, etc. to it.
5. Bread made from dough should always be placed in a well-heated oven. Moreover, initially it is better to warm it up to 230 degrees, and after the first 10 minutes of baking, reduce the temperature to 200 °C.
6. Be sure to make 3-4 cuts on the workpiece. This is so that the baked goods bake better inside. But they should not be too deep, otherwise the bread will “spread”.
7. If you end up with a large loaf, there is a risk that the crumb inside will not be baked. Then, to eliminate risks, place a heat-resistant dish with boiling water in the oven under a baking sheet. This will help steam the bread and make it 100% ready. Moreover, it will be baked inside, and the crust on top will be crispy, but not stale.

What ingredients are needed? Simple recipe

A simple recipe for yeast-free bread with kefir, cooked in the oven, can be done by everyone, even beginners, the main thing is to stock up on the necessary ingredients.

• Wheat flour - 300 grams (but do not remove the flour too far, you will need a little more for mixing).
• Kefir of any fat content - 300 ml.
• Sugar and salt - a teaspoon each.
• Cumin - teaspoon.
• Soda - 1/2 teaspoon.

Recipe for yeast-free bread with kefir in the oven

1. Sift the flour into a deep bowl, preferably twice.
2. After this, add all the bulk ingredients, with the exception of soda.
3. Pour kefir into a tablespoon. The specified amount of soda is added to it. That is, the extinguishing process is carried out. After this, the contents of the tablespoon are added to a common bowl.
4. Stir, pour in the remaining kefir.
5. Using a spoon, stir the dough in a bowl, then pour a little flour onto the work surface (table) and dump the dough onto it.
6. To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, grease them a little with vegetable oil.
7. Knead the dough with your hands, adding flour in small portions. This is necessary so that the dough sticks together better. But you shouldn’t overdo it with flour, otherwise the dough will turn out too dense, and this will affect the bread.
8. Once the dough is sufficiently kneaded, it is molded into round-shaped bread.
9. Cover it with cling film or a towel so that it can “rest” a little. Half an hour will be enough. During this time, you can preheat the oven at 220°C.
10. After 30 minutes, the dough is kneaded again a couple of times, shaped into a “bun”, and two crosswise cuts are made on top.
11. Place the future bread on a baking sheet, sprinkling a small amount of flour on top to give it a crispy crust.
12. Place the dough in the oven for 50 minutes. The temperature is not reduced yet.
13. After 20 minutes, the temperature is reduced to 200 degrees.
14. After time has passed, take out the bread and check its readiness with a toothpick. If it remains dry, the bread is completely baked. If not, then return it back to the oven that has not yet cooled down for 10-15 minutes.

After this, yeast-free kefir bread, baked in the oven, is ready.

Recipe for homemade rye bread without yeast

Rye bread, both with and without yeast, is considered healthier than white bread. You can also prepare it at home in the oven.

Yeast-free rye bread with kefir in the oven is prepared from the following food set:

• rye flour - 200 grams;
• kefir - 300 ml;
• wheat flour - 100 grams;
• salt and sugar, a teaspoon;
• soda - 0.5 teaspoon.

Preparation:

1. Flour, both wheat and rye, is sifted. Pour into a common bowl.
2. Add salt and sugar to the flour.
3. Soda is quenched with a small amount of kefir.
4. Kefir is poured into the bulk ingredients.
5. First, knead the dough with a spoon in a bowl.
6. Then place the dough on the table and knead it with your hands.
7. Leave the dough for 40 minutes, and in the meantime preheat the oven.
8. Place the dough on a baking sheet, remembering to make cuts, and sprinkle with flour.
9. Bake the bread for 50 minutes. Moreover, 20 minutes at 230 °C, and the remaining half hour at 200 °C.
10. Check the readiness of the baked goods using the recipe above.

Irish bread without yeast

Irish yeast-free baked goods are distinguished by the fact that they contain wheat flour with bran or in tandem with rye flour. Flavoring ingredients are also added: seeds, raisins, etc.

According to the recipe you will need:

• flour - 500 grams;
• kefir 1% - 450 ml;
• salt and soda - 1 tsp each;
• roasted seeds, raisins, nuts - 50 grams each.

And now a step-by-step recipe for yeast-free bread with kefir in the oven:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon.
2. Add seeds, nuts, raisins or other flavorings and mix.
3. Knead the dough with your hands, giving it the desired shape at the end of the process. Make cuts at the top.
4. Place the bread on a baking sheet, sprinkle generously with flour.
5. Bake for 45 minutes at 200 degrees.

Whole grain bread with kefir

This version of yeast-free bread is highly nutritious and is prescribed for dietary nutrition. And if you add flavorings to it (nuts, seeds, for example), then the benefits of bread will only increase.

To prepare you need:

• whole grain flour - 450 grams;
• kefir - 400 ml;
• seeds or something else - a tablespoon;
• soda and salt - 1 tsp each.

Yeast-free kefir bread, baked in the oven, is prepared as follows:

1. Mix everything in a deep bowl. The soda must first be quenched with a small amount of kefir.
2. Stir the mixture, introducing flavoring additives into it in parts.
3. Next, knead the dough well by hand, and then leave it to “rest” for 20 minutes.
4. The oven is brought to a temperature of 230 degrees.
5. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle flour on top.
6. Bake the bread for 45 minutes, and after the first 15 minutes the temperature is reduced to 200 °C.

With bran

Yeast-free kefir bread prepared according to this recipe with photo, baked in the oven, is considered the most healthy and dietary of all presented. It also works like a brush, removing toxins from the body.

To prepare yeast-free bread with bran, the following ingredients will be useful:

• flour - 400 grams;
• bran - 400 grams;
• low-fat kefir - 1.5 cups;
• vegetable oil - half a glass;
• salt and soda - half a teaspoon each.

Steps for kneading and baking bread:

1. Pour kefir and butter into a deep bowl.
2. Bulk ingredients are gradually added to the mixture of liquids, stirring constantly.
3. Then knead the dough well with your hands.
4. The oven should already be preheated.
5. Place the formed bread on a baking sheet, sprinkling flour on top.
6. Place in the oven for 40-50 minutes at a temperature of 200 °C.

On cornmeal

Bread without yeast made with corn flour will be crispy and dietary. A minimum grocery set will be required. Namely:

• wheat flour - 200 grams;
• corn flour - 200 grams;
• kefir - 400 ml;
• egg - 1 pc.;
• salt - 0.5 tsp;
• sugar - a tablespoon;
• soda and baking powder - a teaspoon each;
• vegetable oil - a quarter cup.

Making unleavened cornbread involves several steps.

1. All bulk ingredients are combined in one container.
2. In another container, combine the liquids and the egg.
3. Next, the liquids are poured into bulk liquids and first mixed with a spoon.
4. Then the dough is dumped onto the table and kneaded by hand.
5. Leave the dough to rest for 15-20 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
7. The suitable dough is given the desired shape. Several cuts are made at the top.
8. Transfer the still raw bread to a baking sheet, sprinkling the top with flour.
9. Place the bread in the oven. The first 10 minutes are baked at 200 °C, and the remaining 20 at 180 °C. The baking time may need to be extended. This is the case if the bread inside is not thoroughly baked. Then it is sent back into the hot oven for another 15 minutes.

The prepared bread will be fragrant, with a crispy crust. If the crust turns out to be too stale, cover the bread with a damp towel for 15 minutes. This will make it softer.

Ingredients

To make rye bread you will need:

300 ml thick kefir;

150 g rye flour;

1 tbsp. l. Sahara;
1.5 tsp. salt;

325 g wheat flour;

2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil;

1.5 tsp. dry yeast.

Cooking steps

Pour kefir at room temperature and vegetable oil into the bread maker bucket, add sugar there.

Add salt and yeast. Set the baking mode to "Basic", weight - 750 grams, medium crust, baking time - 3 hours 10 minutes. If you knead by hand: dilute the yeast with sugar in 100 ml of warm water and leave for 15 minutes. Then combine the suitable yeast, 200 ml of kefir, salt and vegetable oil. Add sifted flour, knead soft dough and leave warm for 1.5 hours. When the dough has risen, knead it well, place in a baking dish and leave in a warm place for 1 hour. Then place the pan with the dough in a preheated oven and bake at 200 degrees until done.

Bon appetit!