Amazing Bread in About a Minute

Name: Amazing Bread in About a Minute
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 roll
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 tsp water; 3 Tbsp buttermilk (or 3 Tbsp milk + ¾ tsp vinegar, or 2 Tbsp plain yogurt); ⅓ cup Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix; Optional: 1 tsp sugarWith Pamela's Bread Mix; 1 large egg; 1 tsp water; 3 Tbsp buttermilk (or the alternatives above); ⅓ cup Pamela's Bread Mix; 1 tsp baking powder

on Jun 04 2026

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time about 85 seconds

Total Time Under 5 minutes

Serving Size 1 roll

Ingredients

With Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix

1 large egg
1 tsp water
3 Tbsp buttermilk (or 3 Tbsp milk + ¾ tsp vinegar, or 2 Tbsp plain yogurt)
⅓ cup Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix
Optional: 1 tsp sugar

With Pamela's Bread Mix

1 large egg
1 tsp water
3 Tbsp buttermilk (or the alternatives above)
⅓ cup Pamela's Bread Mix
1 tsp baking powder

Directions

Grease the inside of a large latte cup, a small glass or ceramic bowl, or a 1-cup glass measuring cup with oil, butter, or nonstick spray.

Mix the egg, water, and buttermilk well in the cup.

Combine your mix with the sugar (Baking & Pancake version) or the baking powder (Bread Mix version), add to the wet ingredients, and stir until smooth.

Wipe the extra batter from the sides of the cup with a spatula or your finger. Microwave on high for about 85 seconds. Time varies with your microwave's wattage and whether the cup is glass or ceramic.

Turn out onto a rack to cool before slicing. If the bottom isn't fully cooked, return it to the cup and microwave in 5–10 second bursts until done. Don't overdo it - microwave bread firms up fast and can turn rubbery if overcooked.

Craving warm, fresh bread but don't want to bake a whole loaf? This is your answer: a single serving of soft, gluten-free bread made in about a minute, right in a coffee mug. Just stir, microwave, and turn out a warm little roll ready to slice, toast, or build into a sandwich. It's the kind of clever, make-it-anywhere recipe Pamela's has been perfecting since 1988 - and with a dozen sweet and savory variations, you'll never get bored. Fresh bread, anytime you want it.

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Soft: slice and eat warm, right from the microwave.
Toasted: slice to your preferred thickness and toast.
French toast: slice, dip in egg, and fry in butter.
Grilled cheese: slice, fill with cheese, and fry in butter.
Hamburger bun: split in half and broil the insides until crisp.
Appetizer crisps: cut thin slices and bake at 200°F for 60 minutes.

Savory variations (stir in before microwaving)

3-Seed: 1 tsp each sesame & sunflower seeds + ½ tsp poppy seeds
Dill: 2 Tbsp cottage cheese + ⅛ tsp each dill & dried onion
Antipasto: 2 Tbsp mozzarella + 1 Tbsp chopped Kalamata olives
Cornbread: 1 Tbsp polenta + 2 Tbsp grated cheddar + 1 Tbsp green chilies
Italian: ⅛ tsp Italian herbs + 1 Tbsp Parmesan
Healthy & Savory: 2 tsp flax seeds + 1 Tbsp green chilies
Fresh Flavors: ⅛ tsp finely chopped rosemary + ¼ tsp lemon zest

Sweet variations (stir in before microwaving)

Sugar & Spice: ¼ tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp extra sugar
Zesty Delight: 2 Tbsp dried cranberries + ½ tsp orange zest
Pecan & Raisin: 1 Tbsp each chopped pecans and raisins
Chocolate: 1 Tbsp chocolate chips
Healthiest: 1 Tbsp applesauce + 1 Tbsp gluten-free oats (omit the sugar)

Substitutions

For the 1 tsp sugar: 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp agave, 1 tsp molasses, or 1 Tbsp applesauce.
For the 3 Tbsp buttermilk: 3 Tbsp almond, rice, or soy milk + ¾ tsp vinegar, or 2 Tbsp plain yogurt.

Gluten-Free Bread Mix, 4 lb.

$19.99

Pamela’s Bread Mix makes a soft, delicious loaf of gluten-free bread that bakes up golden brown and stays soft for days. This versatile mix also makes dinner rolls, pie crust, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and bagels, and can be used for breading and gravy.

Pack Size

Single

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Stir an egg, a little buttermilk, and ⅓ cup of Pamela's mix together in a greased mug, then microwave about 85 seconds. Turn it out, slice, and enjoy.

Microwave wattage and cup material change the timing. If the bottom is underdone, pop it back in the cup and microwave in 5–10 second bursts until set - but stop as soon as it's done, since overcooking makes it rubbery.

Yes - use almond, rice, or soy milk plus ¾ tsp vinegar in place of the buttermilk.

Can I make it savory or sweet?