This simple no yeast bread recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It's a dense yet soft loaf with great flavor that slices easily and is perfect for dipping into soups and chilis or for making open-faced sandwiches. In only 1 hour and with 6 ingredients you can be slicing into a delicious loaf of bread.
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!)
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.
Notes
If you don't have buttermilk, it's easy to make! Simply put 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar into a 2-cup measuring cup and then add enough milk to make 2 cups.