Easy Bread Recipe (No Yeast)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups buttermilk (see notes)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (or favorite dried herbs)
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1/2 cup oats (save a few to sprinkle on top)
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

1. 1

   whisk ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. (Use a bowl that is bigger than what you see in the video!)

2. 2

   add dairy: Pour the buttermilk and butter into the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   add flavor: Add the cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning and mix until they are incorporated. (You can skip this step for a plain version or add either the olive and feta or oat and honey variations.)

4. 4

   shape + bake: Dump the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a ball with your hands. Using the parchment paper, lift the dough and place it into a pot. Score the top with a knife (this is so that the bread cooks properly), and put the lid onto the pot.

5. 5

   let cool: Bake the bread for 45-55 minutes. When it's cooked, the crust will be golden brown, and the bread will sound hollow when you knock on the top. Lift the bread out of the pot using the parchment paper, then wait 30 minutes before slicing it.