Simple Yogurt Bread Recipe (2024)

Simple Yogurt Bread is moist, soft and makes a great snack or breakfast idea. Made with yogurt, this easy quick sweet bread is the perfect side to your morning tea or coffee!

Baking, I think, is one of those things you either love or you don’t like at all. I’m not sure there is very much in between. From what I hear from people who don’t enjoy it is because of the fact that it is so rigid.

You need to measure everything correctly, there is little room for error. They feel that there is less of an opportunity to get creative than if they were cooking.

To be honest, part of this is true! But as I have learned over the years, that while yes, there is little room for error and things do need to be measured properly, there is definitely room to be creative.

I love exercising my creativity by coming up with different flavor combinations which are also super delicious, such as this Peppermint Crumb Quick Bread or this Chocolate Chip Bread recipe. And we can’t forget about this Guinness Beer Bread! Who would have ever thought that you could add beer to a baked good?!

Making yogurt bread, like other simple and quick bread is a great place to start. You can get creative with what you add to it, whether it is chocolate chips or raisins and even a few choices on yogurt flavour.

Starting with a simple and easy recipe when learning how to bake is a great way to not get overwhelmed.

This quick yogurt bread recipe is perfect for everyone no matter where you are in your baking journey! If you want to upgrade to a yeast bread then you should try this Simple Yogurt Brioche Bread!

Ingredients To Make a Simple Yogurt Bread

• All Purpose Flour: A flour with protein content between 10-12%. Ideal to bake quick breads. They rise beautifully leaving them with a soft and moist crumb.
• Cornstarch: Mixed in with flour makes for a nice and tender baked good.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: The leavening agents. They help the bread to rise well.
• Salt: Enhances all the other flavors.
• Eggs: They give structure and stability to the quick bread’s batter.
• Granulated Sugar: Helps baked goods stay soft and moist. It helps them to not dry out right away. While baking, sugar also caramelizes, giving the baked good a deeper golden color.
• Vanilla: Just like salt, it enhances all the other flavors.
• Vegetable Oil: Make the bread moist and tender and it doesn’t have a strong taste so that the bread’s flavors can come through more.
• Yogurt: Use a whole fat yogurt. I suggest using these flavors for the best yogurt bread: plain, apricot, peach or vanilla.

How to Make Simple Yogurt Bread

Preheat your oven and grease and flour a loaf pan.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and then set aside.

In a large bowl or stand up mixer beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Proceed to add half the flour mixture and beat to combine. Slowly add the oil while beating and then add the yogurt and remaining flour mixture.

Beat on low until smooth.

Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let it cool completely before serving. A dusting of powdered sugar can be a nice added touch!

How do I know if my baking powder is fresh?

Over time your baking staples can lose their efficiency and lead to a bread that does not rise as it should. To test your baking powder, drop a pinch in a bowl of hot water. If it bubbles, your baking powder is good to use! If it doesn’t, discard and open a new container.

What is Yogurt Bread?

So the name may sound a little fancy, it’s actually quite simple! It’s a quick bread. Made with yogurt. Literally, that’s it. You’re welcome. It doesn’t contain yeast so it doesn’t need any time to proof and it’s soft and moist just like a cake. You get the best of both worlds!

What Does Yogurt Do to Bread?

Yogurt is a great way to make a more tender bread without changing the taste of it. It does this because of the yogurt’s acidity which allows the gluten to relax. It also replaces fats such as oil and butter and although this recipe still calls for oil, there are recipes that omit the oil.

How To Store Simple Yogurt Bread

Wrap the Bread in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last for about 3-4 days. If you decide to refrigerate it it will last up to a week.

You can also freeze the bread. Wrap it in plastic or place it in an airtight container and it will keep in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

So if you are looking for an easy sweet loaf then I hope you give this Simple Yogurt Bread a try and let me know. Enjoy!

More Easy Quick Breads

• Double Chocolate Bread
• Homemade Cherry Bread
• Pecan Cinnamon Bread
• Best Homemade Banana Bread

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