Basil Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Generously butter a 7 or 8 x 3-inch round pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking soda, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl of electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix at medium speed several seconds just to blend.
4. 4
   Form a well in the center of the mixture; pour in melted butter.
5. 5
   With mixer at medium speed, slowly pour in buttermilk and blend, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Continue mixing until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and wraps around hook (about 10 minutes), Dough will be quite soft.