🧀 Easy No-Bake, No-Yeast Cheese Bread (Skillet)
Time
15–20 minutes
Serves
2–4 (or 1 very happy person)
🛒 Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp oil or melted butter
Optional add-ins
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Garlic powder
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Italian seasoning
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Green onions or jalapeños
🔥 Instructions
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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in cheese.
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Add milk and oil/butter. Mix until a soft dough forms
(don’t overmix). -
Divide dough into 4–6 small pieces and gently flatten.
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Heat a nonstick skillet on low-medium and lightly grease.
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Cook breads covered for 4–5 minutes per side
until golden and cooked through. -
Serve warm — amazing with butter or more cheese on top.
⭐ Texture Tips
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Low heat is key so the inside cooks
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Covering the pan traps steam = fluffier bread
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Mozzarella = stretchy
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Cheddar = bolder flavor
❓ Q&A
Why no yeast?
Baking powder does the rising — instant results.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use plant milk + dairy-free cheese (texture will be slightly different).
Can I make it thicker like naan?
Yes — make fewer, larger pieces and cook on very low heat.
How do I store leftovers?
Wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in skillet or microwave.
🔥 Variations
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Garlic cheese bread: add garlic powder + brush with butter
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Stuffed version: sandwich cheese between two thin dough rounds
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Sweet option: skip cheese, add sugar + cinnamon
