Bread in Airfryer

Equipment

• Air Fryer: Any standard basket or oven-style air fryer.
• Round Baking Tin or Cake Pan (6 or 7 inch): Fits inside your air fryer basket, or line the basket directly with parchment paper.
• Large Mixing Bowl: For combining and kneading the dough.
• Measuring Cups & Spoons: For precise flour and yeast measurements.
• Clean Kitchen Towel: To cover dough while proofing.

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp / 7 g) instant dry yeast
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water (around 105°F–110°F / 40°C–43°C)
• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil or melted butter (plus extra to grease the pan)

Instructions

Step 1: Activate Yeast and Mix Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water , sugar , and instant dry yeast . Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy on top.
2. Add the olive oil , salt , and 1 cup of flour . Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.
3. Gradually add the remaining 1 ¼ cups of flour until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 2: Knead and First Proof

1. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Shape into a round ball. Place back into a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rest in a warm spot for 15 to 20 minutes .

Step 3: Shape and Second Proof (In the Air Fryer Basket)

1. Grease a 6-inch round pan or line your air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper.
2. Shape the dough into a tight round loaf and place it inside the pan/basket.
3. Warm your air fryer by running it empty at 180°F (80°C) for just 1 minute , then turn it OFF.
4. Place the dough inside the warm, closed air fryer to proof for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.

Step 4: Score and Air Fry

1. Dust the top of the risen dough lightly with flour. Using a sharp knife or razor, cut a ¼-inch deep slash or “X” across the top.
2. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 20 minutes .
3. Cover the top loosely with a piece of aluminum foil if it is browning too quickly, then cook for an additional 5 minutes until the bottom sounds hollow when tapped and the internal temperature reaches 190°F–200°F (88°C–93°C) .

Step 5: Cool and Slice

1. Carefully remove the bread from the air fryer and place on a wire cooling rack.
2. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing so the interior structure sets without becoming gummy.

Nutrition

Calories: 150 kcal · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 3 g · Carbohydrates: 26 g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 0.4 g · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1.5 g · Sodium: 290 mg