Making a fluffy, buttery loaf has never been so simple.
There’s nothing that smells better than a loaf of freshly baked bread. (Bath & Body Works even makes a sourdough-scented candle, proving the point.) Chasing that aroma, I’ve spent years perfecting my own no-knead Dutch oven bread. My favorite way to make it is by adding dried cranberries for a hint of sweetness—and it’s excellent for turkey sandwiches! But making that kind of bread takes a minimum of four hours, and sometimes I want something quicker.
There are many quick bread recipes out there, but they all contain ingredients that I don’t necessarily keep on hand. So when I stumbled across a viral two-ingredient bread recipe, I was skeptical, but intrigued enough to try it out.
What is the two-ingredient bread?
This loaf of bread is made with just two things: Pillsbury crescent roll dough and melted butter. So, OK, it’s really more of a bread hack than anything else, considering that it uses premade dough. But I’m not picky—I love crescent rolls.
Versions of this bread have been going viral on social media, and it’s gotten so popular that even Pillsbury posted the recipe on its website.
It’s incredibly straightforward and very easy. Simply buy a two-pack of Pillsbury crescent roll dough, pop the metal tubes open, and lay the doughs next to each other in a loaf pan. Then brush the top with melted butter, and bake the bread until it’s golden brown. Let the loaf sit for 10 minutes, then slice it and enjoy.
How does the two-ingredient bread taste?
It tastes like crescent rolls! This should be obvious, but it is worth mentioning. I was genuinely surprised at how well it turned into a loaf of bread. You can still see the spirals on the ends, which felt like a nice touch. Honestly, this feels a little bit like a croissant-bread hybrid, and the buttery topping just drives that flavor profile home even more.
The bread is very soft, so it’s not ideal for making sandwiches or toast. It’s definitely not a one-for-one replacement for a loaf of bread in that sense. But it slices easily and is a nice option to serve alongside a meal in lieu of dinner rolls.
It’s also a great appetizer if you add garlic and herbs and cheese, because then it becomes a pull-apart bread that the whole family can dig into. It would also be a really fun way to get kids involved in baking without having to deal with any mess (although, is that truly ever the case with kids?).
The next time I make this, I’m going to use a tip from my mom. She suggested unrolling the dough, sprinkling it with cinnamon, sugar and butter, then rolling it back up and baking it. That sounds absolutely delicious, and almost like the easiest way to make your own copycat Dollywood cinnamon bread!
Tips for Making Your Own Loaf
- Grease your loaf pan and line it with parchment.
- Ensure that the bread is baked all the way through. The more add-ins you have, the longer it will need to cook.
- Allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into it, but longer is better to avoid a gummy texture.
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