Air Fryer 30 Minute Yeast-Free Cheesy Bread
Make in the oven or air fryer, this yeast-free 30 minute cheesy bread is perfect for bread & some cheesiness in a hurry. The ultimate savoury baking lesson for beginners.
Equipment
- Scales or measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Sieve
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small bowl for butter (heat-safe if microwaving)
- Small jug or bowl
- Grater/Shredder
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Lining Paste/Cake Goop (Cake Releaste Spray, or Butter & Flour)*
- 9" (22¾cm) Round Cake Tin (For smaller sized tin see notes)*
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 250 grams Plain/A.P. Flour (8¾ oz, 2 cups)
- 2½ tsp Baking Powder (Omit if using UK Self-raising flour)*
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1½ tsp Smoked Paprika (Alternative Mustard Powder)*
- ½ tsp Garlic Granules* (Alternative Onion powder)*
Wet Ingredients
- 25 grams Butter (¾ oz, 2 level tbsps, melted)
- 150 ml Milk (5 fl oz, ⅔ cup, any milk)
- 1 Egg (Medium - large, US Large - Extra Large)
- 100 grams Grated/Shredded Mature/Sharp Cheddar (3½ oz, 120 grams, 4¼ oz)*
Topping
- 30 grams Grated/Shredded Mature/Sharp Cheddar (¼ cup, 1 oz)
- Herbs (Garlic, Rosemary, Parsley etc)*
Instructions
- Pre heat Oven to 190°c/170°c Fan Oven/375°f/Gas Mark 5. (**New or particularly good air fryer, try170°c/350°f).
- Sieve 250 grams Plain/A.P. Flour, 2½ tsp Baking Powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1½ tsp Smoked Paprika & ½ tsp Garlic Granules* into a mixing bowl & mix together, before folding in the 100 grams Grated/Shredded Mature/Sharp Cheddar.
- Melt the 25 grams Butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, or on the hob & leave to cool slightly. Add 150 ml Milk & 1 Egg to a jug or small bowl, whisk well before adding in the melted butter.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture before adding in the wet ingredients & mixing together using a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until all flour is incorporated, and a thick stiff dough is produced.
- Grease the 9" (22¾cm) cake tin/pan with homemade lining paste/cake goop, cake release spray or butter & flour method.
- Add the cheesy bread dough to the prepared cake tin, pushing out to the edges and making level before tapping on the counter/worktop & placing in the centre of the oven/air fryer to bake for 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minutes, remove & use a cooling rack to turn the bread out & slide back into the tin upside-down. Bake for 4 more minutes before removing & flipping back right-way up.
- Sprinkle the 30 grams Grated/Shredded Mature/Sharp Cheddar on top of the bread as well as Herbs* before continuing baking for 3-8 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Leave to cool as is, on a cooling rack for 2 minutes before turning out onto the cooling rack & leaving to cool a little more before serving
- Cut the cheesy bread into 8 triangles & eat as is, or with some homemade butter. **Tip - warm a slice for maximum 15 seconds in the microwave & let the butter melt into it.
- Store yeast-free cheesy bread in a cake or cookie tin for 3 days, or under a cake dome for 1 - 2 days. Storing in the fridge is not recommended as it can cause condensation and the bread to spoil quicker.
Notes
Recipe Yield - recipe makes 1 round bread, (9", 22.75cm diameter), with 8 servings/slices.
Oven Or Air Fryer - make this cake in the oven or air fryer. If you have a open front air fryer & can fit a 9" (22.75cm) round cake tin/pan, you can use the recipe as is, or make in a regular oven. Alternatively, use my How To Reduce A Recipe article with tables for smaller diameters of cake tins. **Check out my Cello double air fryer review.
Flour - use Plain/All Purpose flour, or UK Self-raising flour (less the baking powder listed).
Cheese- a mature or extra mature cheese (extra/sharp cheddar), works best for this recipe.
Herbs - garlic powder/granules used, but favouring Aldi's ‘Garlic & Herb Seasoning’ mix that also contains rosemary (see photo before this Recipe card). Onion powder is also a good substitute. Instead of smoked paprika (not the hot kind), you can use Mustard Powder. Top with the garlic mix, rosemary, parsley or other favourite herbs.
Try another yeast-free bread - Spinach & cheese flatbread. Full of cheese & spinach & super tasty too!
Nutritional Values - I am not a qualified nutritionist & all nutritional information is approximate, based on making with the ingredients & amounts listed above & cutting into 8 triangles, where one serving is one slice. Cut smaller or bigger & these values will change. All information from website MyFitnessPal.com.
Flour - use Plain/All Purpose flour, or UK Self-raising flour (less the baking powder listed).
Cheese- a mature or extra mature cheese (extra/sharp cheddar), works best for this recipe.
Herbs - garlic powder/granules used, but favouring Aldi's ‘Garlic & Herb Seasoning’ mix that also contains rosemary (see photo before this Recipe card). Onion powder is also a good substitute. Instead of smoked paprika (not the hot kind), you can use Mustard Powder. Top with the garlic mix, rosemary, parsley or other favourite herbs.
Try another yeast-free bread - Spinach & cheese flatbread. Full of cheese & spinach & super tasty too!
Nutritional Values - I am not a qualified nutritionist & all nutritional information is approximate, based on making with the ingredients & amounts listed above & cutting into 8 triangles, where one serving is one slice. Cut smaller or bigger & these values will change. All information from website MyFitnessPal.com.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer 30 Minute Yeast-Free Cheesy Bread
Serving Size
1 Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
224
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
480
mg
21
%
Potassium
46
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.