A NEW kitchen hack reveals a five-ingredient homemade loaf that costs just pennies to make and bakes in minutes in the air fryer.
Foodies are calling it a “game-changer” for busy mornings, and it’s perfect for beginners too.
The recipe went viral after a baker shared it in the Facebook group[/caption]
All you need is flour, sugar, milk, yeast and butter – no faff and no waiting around for dough to rise.
Making these homemade air fryer bread rolls costs just £1.55 for 12 – that’s only 13p per roll.
Viral recipe
The recipe went viral after a Lillian Elliott shared it in the Facebook group Ninja Foodie & Air Fryer Recipes.
She wrote: “I no longer trust buying bread from stores. This is what I bake at least once a month for my family. Sandwich Bread.
“I had to make some changes or adjustments.”
It has racked up likes and comments with home bakers praising how quick, cheap and foolproof it is – perfect for cutting costs as food prices continue to rise.
Crowdpleaser
One wrote: “Please shared time/temp can’t wait to try this!”
Another added: “Looks so good!”
A third penned: “Delicious!”
Light, soft and ready in a flash, they bake faster than in a traditional oven – perfect for when you want fresh bread without the wait.
Simply stir, knead, shape and pop it in the air fryer for a golden, fluffy loaf that’s ready in under 15 minutes.
Serve it warm with butter, dip it in soup or load it up with your favourite sandwich fillings – once you try it, you won’t go back.
Whether you’re craving fresh bread in a hurry or just want to try something new with your air fryer, this simple loaf is a must-try.
And the best part?
No fancy ingredients or extra equipment is needed.
It is a bargain way to enjoy fresh, fluffy bread without breaking the bank.
Ingredient prices set to rise again
This comes after shoppers were told to watch their wallets in the second half of 2025 with costs expected to rise by over four per cent, trade experts have warned.
Food prices are set to soar once again with bread, eggs, cheese and butter all being hit hard after the Budget tax hikes.
Breakfast items have been most notably hit by the skyrocketing costs to produce food in the UK.
Cereal and coffee prices are set to steadily rise in the coming months as well as the staple such as breads, egg, cheese and butter.
Breakfast items have already faced rising prices in the past after it got drastically more expensive in January.
Food prices rose another 4.2 per cent with the return of punishing inflation after the Budget’s business tax hike.
The price of basic groceries also jumped by record levels as farmers, food manufacturers and retailers passed on the higher costs caused by pandemic supply chain disruptions and the energy crisis.
Supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer have all warned that shoppers will face higher prices because of higher taxes in the Budget.
Simply stir, knead, shape and pop it in the air fryer for a golden, fluffy loaf that’s ready in under 15 minutes[/caption]
Meanwhile, food prices are set to soar once again[/caption]
How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
