I made a delicious bread in my air fryer and it turned out better than sourdough

There's something special about tucking into a homemade loaf of bread, or at least that's what I've been told. Personally, the thought of endlessly kneading and anxiously waiting for dough to rise has always been off-putting.

So when I came across a super simple bread with just two ingredients, I was immediately intrigued.

Emily Scott, also known as What I Ate For Breakfast on social media, says you can make a delicious loaf with minimal effort involved. And even better, you can do it all in an air fryer, the reports.

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In a short video, Emily revealed her foolproof bread that requires just Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour to make. No yeast and no expensive oven dishes needed - and crucially, no waiting around for hours for the dough to prove.

In the caption, she said: "The texture isn't quite as light and fluffy as a loaf made with yeast (more similar to soda bread), but it's soft with a delicious, crunchy crust and perfect for toasting or enjoyed warm from the oven slathered with butter."

This sounded good enough to me, so I got to work on making my own loaf. I was not expecting anything special for my first attempt, but the end result was so impressive and I can't believe how easy - and delicious - it was. Here's how you can do it.

Air fryer bread

Ingredients - for the dough

• 500g self-raising flour
• 475g Greek yoghurt
• Pinch of salt (optional)

For the topping:

• One egg
• Splash of milk
• Tsp sesame seeds

Method

First, weigh out your flour and yoghurt in two separate bowls.

To the bowl with the flour, add the salt and give it a quick stir. Then, add the yoghurt and mix with your hands, a spoon or a mixer until you've got a nice smooth dough, adding a splash of water if it's too dry.

While that's coming together, whip up an egg wash by beating an egg with a splash of milk - this will give your bread a beautiful golden glow once baked.

Next, line your air fryer basket with baking paper and place your dough inside. Brush the top with your egg wash, sprinkle over sesame seeds or any other toppings you fancy, then bake at 160C for 40 minutes using your air fryer's bake setting.

You'll know it's done when the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. I found mine needed an extra 15 minutes, but I covered it with foil to prevent it from burning.

I won't lie, I was worried the dough would rise too much and make a mess of my air fryer. But it turned out perfectly, and I couldn't wait to dig in.

There was a satisfying crunch as I sliced into the bread, revealing a chewy interior reminiscent of sourdough but even better. My family were equally impressed, and couldn't believe it was made with just two ingredients.

It's even more delicious when toasted, particularly when served with butter or your favourite spread. This may have been my first attempt at baking bread, but it certainly won't be the last, especially with recipes like this available.