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Bread in a Bag

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/29/21Updated: 8/03/22

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Kids will love making their own bread in a bag!

Bread in a Bag is going to become your new favorite family activity!  Little kids and big kids alike will love making their own loaf of bread.

mini loaves of bread

Bread in a Bag Recipe

School is officially out here in Portland and summer vacation has started. When I had kids at home, one of my favorite things to do in the summer was hold cooking lessons. One of our favorite things to make was bread.

Making Bread in a Bag is the perfect way to introduce your children to bread making. It’s quick, easy and delicious!

Tips for Cooking with Kids

  • Make sure recipe is readable and accessible.  I covered my table with parchment paper and then wrote the ingredients on the paper so the kids could easily see it.
  • Have all the ingredients out and easy to reach.
  • Take time to teach them how to measure properly. I prefer the scoop and level method for flour.
overhead shot of four loaves of bread
  • Don’t expect perfection.  The important thing is that the kids have fun.  Their loaves won’t be perfectly shaped but it doesn’t matter  They still tasted the same!
  • Embrace the mess.  Kids will be messy and you will end up with flour all over the table and floor but they are going to have fun and so will you!  The mess will clean up quickly but the memories will last a long time!!

Science Lesson

While making bread with the kids it is fun to share a little bit of science with them.

What makes bread rise?


Bread rises because of yeast which is a leavening agent. The yeast gives off carbon dioxide which creates bubbles in the bread dough and causes the bread to rise. The heat of the oven causes the carbon dioxide to expand even more so the bread rises even taller while baking.

What is yeast?

Yeast is a living organism and it needs food, warmth, and moisture to grow and thrive. It converts sugar and starch into carbon dioxide. This process is called fermentation. It’s the carbon dioxide that makes baked goods rise.

  • For info on working with yeast check out this post.
  • Bread in a Bag Ingredients 

    • All Purpose flour
    • Sugar
    • Rapid Rise Yeast or Instant. Yeast. This does not need to be proofed in water first.
    • Water
    • Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
    • Salt
    • Zippered food storage bag

    How to Make Bread in a Bag

    Place one cup of flour into a gallon size plastic bag.

    Add yeast, sugar and warm water.

    • Zip up the bag and smoosh it all together until the flour is all mixed in.
    • Let it rest for 10 minutes so the yeast will activate.
    • Add in olive oil, salt and remaining flour into the bag.
    • Smoosh some more until dough forms.
    • Take dough out of bag and place onto a lightly floured table
    • Knead bread until smooth, add extra flour as needed.
    • Grease mini loaf pans . Form dough into two bread loaves and place in loaf pans sprayed with cooking spray. You will get two small loaves out of one batch.
    • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let dough rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm place. Since we are using rapid rise yeast, it won’t take long.
    • Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes for mini loaves.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make one big loaf instead of two small loaves?

    Absolutely, you will just need to bake the bread for about 40 minutes.

    Can I use whole wheat flour?

    You can use whole wheat flour. I would recommend using half whole wheat and half white.

    Can I divide the recipe in half?

    You can divide it in half and have two children each make one mini loaf.

    Can I make this gluten free?

    Yes, just use your favorite gluten free flour. I like Bob Red Mill’s Cup for Cup gluten free flour.

    What size mini loaf pan do you use?

    The ones I use measure 5.75 x 3.25 inches.

    child holding a loaf of bread

    For more fun recipes and activities for kids try these:

    • Duct Tape Money Jars {Activity Day – Tithing}
    • How To Make Ice Cream In A Bag
    • Easy French Bread Recipe
    • DIY Lip Gloss {Activity Day Idea}
    • Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread

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    4.73 from 174 votes

    Bread in a Bag

    Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
    Create a delicious loaf of bread in a bag. This is a great recipe to make with young children.
    serves: 12 slices
    Prep:20 minutes
    Cook:30 minutes
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    Total:50 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups all purpose flour divided
    • 3 Tbsp white sugar
    • 1 .25 package rapid rise yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
    • 1 cup warm water
    • 3 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt

    Instructions

    • In a resealable plastic bag place 1 C flour, sugar and yeast and add in warm water. Water should be 105-110 degrees F.
    • Squeeze air out of the bag and seal.
    • Squish with your hands until well mixed together.
    • Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. Bubbles will form.
    • Open bag and put in 1 C of flour, oil and salt.
    • Seal bag again and squish until well blended.
    • Add last cup of flour and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
    • Remove dough from bag and put onto a lightly floured surface.
    • Knead for 5-10 minutes or until smooth.
    • Divide dough in half and place each half into a greasedmini loaf pan. Or make one large loaf
    • Cover with a towel and allow to rise for about 30 minutes.
    • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until bread is golden brown.

    Tips & Notes:

    This recipe will make two mini loaves of bread.  You can also make one full size loaf.  Just bake it for 40 minutes.
    When working with kids remember:
    • have fun.  Their loaves won’t be perfectly shaped but it doesn’t matter  They still tasted the same!
    • Embrace the mess.  Kids will be messy and you will end up with flour all over the table and floor but they are going to have fun and so will you!  The mess will clean up quickly but the memories will last a long time!!

    Nutrition Facts:

    Calories: 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 292mg (13%) Potassium: 33mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Calcium: 5mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
    * Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
    Course:Bread
    Cuisine:American
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    Originally posted June 21, 2014

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    1. Shelbey says

      Posted on 9/11 at 3:17 pm

      I’m wanting to do this activity with one of my homeschool classes but it is only a 40 minute class. Would they be able to make it and have it ready in the pan to bake at home later that day or would that be too long for it to sit without being baked?

      Reply
      • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

        Posted on 9/12 at 10:55 am

        It would probably overproof it was longer than an hour causing the bread to deflat.

        Reply
    2. Corinne says

      Posted on 8/26 at 6:38 pm

      My daughter and I had so much fun making this together and our bread came out perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Jade John says

      Posted on 8/12 at 10:00 am

      This is the best bread ever! I made it with some girls at my church for an activity, they all loved it!

      Reply
    4. lori says

      Posted on 6/13 at 3:34 pm

      love this bread

      Reply
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