10 easy bread recipes that don't require a sourdough starter

Even if you don't have a sourdough starter, you can still make delicious bread at home.James Ransom/Food52

• While sourdough baking seems to be everywhere, there are plenty of easy bread recipes that don't require a starter.
• Even if you've only baked with boxed mixes in the past, you can still make bread from scratch.
• Quickbreads like Whole Wheat Banana Bread and Beer Bread can also be made without instant yeast.
• Here are 10 beginner-friendly bread recipes that don't require specialty equipment or ingredients.
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With at-home baking on the rise, it seems like everyone has a jar of starter on their counter, just waiting to be turned into Instagram-worthy loaves.

While sourdough baking is certainly a rewarding endeavor, it requires commitment and a baseline level of skill that can intimidate even avid bakers.

Fortunately, you don't need a sourdough starter in order to make bread. Even if your experience is limited to boxed cake mixes, you can still experience the unparalleled joys of eating a slice of bread fresh from your own oven.

We've rounded up 10 great bread recipes that don't require any special equipment or ingredients, although a dutch oven and a kitchen scale will often come in handy if you want to achieve the best results.

At its core, bread is just a combination of flour, water, yeast, and salt, so don't overthink it. You, too, can make beautiful, mouthwatering bread: no countertop jars required.