Use baking powder or baking soda as the leavening agent
Mix flour, salt, and the chosen leavening agent
Add liquid such as milk, water, yogurt, or buttermilk
Stir until a dough forms
Knead lightly if needed
Shape the dough into a loaf or flatbread
Bake in a preheated oven until cooked through
Let the bread cool before slicing
Use self-rising flour instead of regular flour if available
Make soda bread with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk
Make flatbread with flour, water, salt, and oil
Make quick bread with flour, baking powder, eggs, and milk
Use sourdough starter if you want naturally leavened bread without commercial yeast
Add ingredients like butter, sugar, or herbs if desired