How to Make Bread in a Can

Don’t have the ideal loaf pan to bake a fresh loaf of bread? Instead of running out to the store to purchase an expensive pan, use a clean, empty coffee can to not only bake but allow the bread to rise and proof.

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm water
2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast
1 tsp. white sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Clean and prepare coffee can. Only use a can that is free or damage and/or rust. Clean with hot soapy water and rinse well. Dry with a clean cloth and make sure lid is also clean and dry.
- Spray the inside of the can with non-stick butter spray or coat with oil or margarine.
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3
Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, salt and olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well to fully integrate and combine ingredients.
4
Add 2 cups of the flour and knead dough. Make a soft ball until all the flour is completely integrated.
5
Add remaining ½ cup of flour to dough to create a soft, non-sticky dough. Sprinkle flour and knead slowly so you can determine when you’ve achieved the desired consistency.
6
Fill the coffee can with bread dough halfway. If you fill the can all the way with dough it will spill over as it rises.
7
Add can lid and let dough rise. The lid will provide an ideal environment for yeast to rise.
- Lid will pop off once bread has fully risen.
8
Remove lid and bake bread inside the can. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Allow baked dough to rest and cool before releasing from can.