Jamie Oliver 3 Ingredient Bread

There’s something kinda primal about making bread. Like—you mix a few things together, smack it around a bit, and then suddenly it’s warm, puffy, and smells like home. This Jamie Oliver 3 Ingredient Bread hit me with that same magic. It’s simple, yeah, but that first bite? I tore into it like I hadn’t eaten in days. Crisp edges, pillowy middle. Made it on a night I’d just had it with everything else. (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 2 1/3 cups (350g) self-raising flour
• 1 cup (250g) full cream yogurt, maybe a little more if the dough’s cranky
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• Optional, but highly encouraged: Melted garlic butter Toasted sesame seeds if you’re feeling fancy

How I Make Jamie Oliver 3 Ingredient Bread

1. Starting the Dough Grab a bowl—big enough so you don’t end up flinging flour all over the counter (learned that the hard way). Dump in the flour, baking powder, and a cup of yogurt. Hands in. The dough starts out stubborn, kind of dry and moody, but give it a minute. Add yogurt slowly if it won’t come together. Too sticky? A light sprinkle of flour fixes that. You’re aiming for soft, a little tacky, but not gluey.
2. Shaping It Tear it into six hunks. Not perfect circles. This isn’t geometry class. Roll ‘em into balls, press them down to about the thickness of a couple stacked coins. No ruler needed—just eyeball it.
3. Time to Cook Pan on. Medium-high. Dry—no oil. Wait until it’s properly hot (a splash of water should dance across the surface). Lay down a dough round. You’ll hear a quiet sizzle. After a couple minutes, check underneath. Golden spots? Flip it. Let the other side catch up. Bread should puff a bit. Smells amazing by this point.
4. Add Some Love While still warm, brush with melted garlic butter—yes, brush it generously—and sprinkle sesame seeds if you’re into that. Eat it right away if you can. Something about fresh bread disappearing while you stand over the stove feels… right.

Why I Love This Recipe

I made this the night I had nothing left in the fridge. Well—yogurt and flour, that was it. Thought I’d be hungry and grumpy. But I ended up eating this standing barefoot in my kitchen, grinning. There’s a rough comfort in making something so simple that tastes like you actually tried. I’ve made it again since, for friends. They tore into it, too.

Recipe Tips

• Greek yogurt works, but skip the watery stuff. Makes everything messy.
• Want it spicy, Mix in a pinch of chili flakes. Not too much—unless you’re into that.
• Dough’s easier to roll after a 10-minute breather. Let it chill.
• Try pressing some herbs into the surface before cooking. Rosemary, maybe. Whatever you’ve got.
• These make killer wrap bases if you go thinner. Or stack ‘em thick for something closer to naan.

How To Store 3 Ingredient Bread

• Room Temp Toss a clean tea towel over the bread and hide it in a container. It’ll stay nice for a day. After that, meh.
• Fridge Wrap it tight—cling film, bag, whatever keeps the air out. Good for a couple days. Reheat before eating unless you like sadness.
• Freezer Wrap each one up like a little gift. Cling film, foil—either works. Then into a bag. Stays fine for a couple months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. Don’t rush it.

Reheating

• Oven: 350°F (180°C). Wrap in foil. About 7 minutes does it.
• Microwave: Plate. Damp paper towel over the top. Zap it for 30 seconds.
• Pan: Back to the frying pan, medium heat. A minute or two per side. Wakes it up again.

Let’s Answer a Few Questions

Can I swap in plain flour?
Not really. Unless you add your own baking powder. It’s the self-raising part that gives the bread its oomph.

Does the yogurt really have to be full cream?
Yes. The fat matters. It makes the dough soft. Use the low-fat one and it’s just… sad.

How thick should these be?
About a quarter inch. Not paper thin. You want some chew inside.

How do I know when it’s done?
Look for golden patches. It’ll puff a little. Press it—should spring back.

Can I throw in extras?
Of course. Cheese. Chopped garlic. Fresh herbs. Go for it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 114
• Carbs: 24g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Fibre: 1g
• Sodium: 293mg

Try More Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Eggy Bread
• Jamie Oliver Onion Bhaji
• Jamie Oliver Romesco Sauce