No Yeast Bread with Herbs and Cheese
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Are you looking for a delicious loaf of bread, minus the yeast? I have a no yeast bread recipe that makes a soft yet satisfyingly dense loaf – it’s perfect for when you want a loaf without waiting around for the yeast to rise. You’ll be amazed at how straightforward and reliable this recipe is. Plus, it’s ready in just an hour, using just 5 staple ingredients! Let me show you how it’s done.
We've been making variations of this bead recipe for years. Remember that whole wheat Irish soda bread recipe from way back in time? This recipe is based on that one. It's incredibly easy to make and loves different add-ins to keep it new and fresh each time. This cheese and herb version is our favorite.
Why we love this no yeast bread
- The flavor is nothing short of amazing. Sure, you could make plain no yeast bread. But why would you do that when you can add some grated cheddar cheese and a little Italian seasoning and you can have the best bread ever.
- See that golden brown crust all flecked with crispy cheese? That is pure joy.
- When you slice through that beautiful crust you'll find a dense yet soft crumb ready for you to slather in butter.
- But don't worry, it won't take much effort to enjoy this beauty.
- 5 staple ingredients + 1 hour of your time (mostly hands off!) and you can pull this out of the oven and pat your awesome self on the back.
WATCH: How to make bread without yeast
Yeast free bread ingredients
You'll need 5 ingredients to make this recipe:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda (do not sub baking powder!)
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Butter
If you don't have buttermilk, you can mix 2 tablespoons of either lemon juice or white vinegar into 2 cups of milk and use that instead.
Baking pan for no yeast bread
We generally reach for a Dutch oven for this recipe. It's best if you use parchment paper so you can easily lift the bread out of the hot pan once it's cooked. Other options include:
- A baking sheet
- A cast iron pan
- A round cake pan
How to make bread without yeast
No yeast bread is the most simple of all bread recipes. Here's a basic rundown of what you are going to do:
- Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Pour in some buttermilk and melted butter and mix well.
- Add any additional extras (like cheese and herbs) and mix again.
- Now all you have to do is push the dough into a ball, cut a little X on the top, then bake your bread for about 50 minutes.
No yeast bread variations
The plain version of this bread is delicious, but this is a really easy recipe to play with. Here are a few other ideas. Simply mix in one of these combinations:
- Cheddar cheese and herbs (try our Italian seasoning!)
- Chopped olives, feta cheese, rosemary
- Honey and oats
How long will no yeast bread last?
Because there are no preservatives in this bread recipe, it is best eaten the same day it is made. If you need to store it for more than a day, keep it in a sealed plastic bag. After the first day, it is best warmed up with some butter in a pan.
Does no yeast bread freeze well?
This bread freezes ok. It's best to slice it first then freeze it in a sealed bag. And plan on using it within 2 weeks. When you thaw it, you'll likely want to toast it in a pan with a little butter.
What to serve with this easy no yeast bread
This bread is great sliced thick and used for hearty open-faced sandwiches. But we love it best with soups, stews, and chilis. Here are a few of our favorite dunk worthy recipes:
Easy Baking Recipes
What to serve with easy no yeast bread
Easy Bread Recipe (No Yeast)
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups buttermilk (see notes)
- ¼ cup melted butter
Herb and Cheddar
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning (or favorite dried herbs)
Olive and Feta
- ½ cup chopped black olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
Oat and Honey
- ½ cup oats (save a few to sprinkle on top)
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- 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!)4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Pour the buttermilk and butter into the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon.2 cups buttermilk, ¼ cup melted butter
- 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.1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 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), put the lid onto the pot, then bake for 45-55 minutes. When it's cooked, the crust will be golden brown and the bread will sound hollow if you knock on the top of it.
- Lift the bread out of the pot using the parchment paper then wait 30 minutes before slicing it.
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I love this recipe. Made it atleast four times and every time it was perfect. I did the cheese and seasoning one. We love. I have even made it for company.
That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks, Irene!
Do you have to heat the pot in the oven before adding the dough?
No, for this recipe I put it in the pot cold.
I have tried this recipe twice. First time it wouldn’t rise or cook. Bought new baking powder. Tried it again. Finally after 90 min it browned a bit. But it wasn’t hollow sounding. It was heavy as a brick and about as etible.
Will also try to make it soon. I noted the recipe mentioned using ‘baking soda’ and not ‘baking powder’.