16 No-Yeast Breads That Bake In a Snap

We get it — baking with yeast can be intimidating! Yeast can be quite finnicky to bake with, and yeasted breads typically require at least one round of rising. Plus, sometimes you just don't have it in the pantry and don't want to run to the grocery store. When these moments arise, consider baking quick breads or breads without yeast. They come together quickly, don't need to rise, and often make a great side dish for a weeknight dinner. This Jalapeño-Cheddar Beer Bread is the perfect example, as it comes together quickly and pairs well with a bowl of chili or soup. Beer adds the perfect boost of flavor to this dump-and-stir recipe, which is made even better with pickled jalapeños. Because they're pickled, the jalapeños are tangy without being too spicy!

Make a great dinner roll without the need for rising time! A cross between a dinner roll and a biscuit, the dough for this recipe can be mixed and then baked straight away — perfect for a last-minute dinner addition. You're definitely going to want leftovers for breakfast sandwiches the next morning!

Dark beer and brown sugar lend a deep, molasses-like color to this delicious loaf of bread. Ina's recipe is enriched with oats and whole wheat flour, which add a hearty element to her stout-spiked recipe. Serve with salted Irish butter for a top-notch slice!

These shortcut bagels call for just two ingredients and take less than an hour to come together—no yeast or rising time required thanks to the use of self-rising flour. And unlike in traditional recipes, you don't need to par-boil the bagels before baking. You may want to brush the top of the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with your favorite toppings, though they will taste great without this extra step.

This ultra-flexible recipe makes bread-baking a breeze. Start by choosing your flour, then use our trusty guide to select your perfect mix-ins. From sweet to savory, the options are endless! While these can be used as dinner rolls or for sandwiches, they also make a great addition to a breakfast or brunch spread!

This simple whole wheat bread requires no yeast or rising time, so you can have a freshly baked loaf in practically no time at all! The combination of whole wheat and bread flour imparts subtle nuttiness and extra gluten, resulting in a baked loaf that's both chewy and airy. The generous addition of buttermilk also tenderizes the bread without any detectable tang. Finish the dough off with a decent sprinkle of za'atar and white sesame seeds for a perfectly crisp and flavorful crust.

These mouthwatering, easy-to-make cheesy dough balls are a Brazilian staple and can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite fixings. For the cheeses, use a combination of grated parmesan and mozzarella as a sub for the Brazilian minas cheese typically used. As an added bonus, they're also gluten-free!

Buttery and herby with crispy edges, these pancake-like breads are sure to please. Molly uses cake flour to ensure that they're extra light and chewy, without being too dense. Lots of butter is key while rolling out the dough — it gives the bread its flakey texture and golden exterior!

This quick bread uses eggs, baking powder, and baking soda to give it a great rise, even without yeast. Deli ham and two types of cheese add a savory flavor combo that never fails. It's delicious served slightly warm, or toasted the next day and lightly buttered or topped with egg salad. For a meta lunch, use it to make a ham and cheese sandwich!

Injera is eaten every day in Ethiopian homes and takes the place of utensils. This spongy, slightly sour pancake uses rye instead of teff for similar effect and can be used to scoop up stews, salads and sides. To get the bubbly, soft texture, we use a combination of club soda and vinegar, then cook the crepe-like rounds on the stovetop.

You don't need to wait for St. Patrick's Day to make soda bread! This recipe is simple enough that it can be baked and enjoyed all year long. Plus, it makes for great toast, especially when smeared with salted Irish butter!

You don’t need a special pan to make popovers — they'll puff up in a muffin tin too. For the best results, make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and resist the urge to peek while they're in the oven! While traditonally served with a roast at dinner, there really isn't a meal that popovers don't make better.

You don’t need oven to make bread — these sunshine-yellow flatbreads are fried on the stovetop. The turmeric adds both a beautiful golden color and earthy flavor to these quick breads, which take on a lightly blistered exterior from being cooked in a hot skillet. Tear and dip into curries or dips.

The remarkable thing about this easy pizza dough is that it contains no yeast — and no yeast means no waiting. The trick is using quite a bit of baking powder, which gives the dough the rise that it needs. The pizza takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and comes out fluffy and crisp on the bottom.

Is there anything that avocados can't do? Here, avocados take the place of butter or oil, giving the bread a subtle but distinct flavor and a good dose of healthy fats. Try it for breakfast with salted butter or enjoy it as a mid-day snack.