Preheat oven to 425. Line a cast iron skillet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Mix in the parsley, chives, dill and cheese with a fork until it’s well combined and nothing is clumped together.
In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg and cooled 1/4 cup melted butter.
Make a well in your dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in the center.
Use your fork to mix until the ingredients start to combine, (dough will be shaggy). Then use your hands or a spatula to finish mixing and bring it together in to a ball. (If your dough seems too wet to form in to a ball, just sprinkle with a little extra flour and pull together.)
Empty the dough on to the middle of the skillet lined with parchment paper and gently re-form in to a ball – don’t push out to the sides – it will rise and spread in the oven.
Make an “X” in the top of the dough with a serrated knife.
Bake at 425 for 28-33 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and cooked through. (If it starts to get too brown, just place a piece of foil over the top for the rest of the cooking time, but I love a crusty loaf.)
Remove the loaf from the cast iron skillet using the parchment paper and place it on a cooling rack. (Optional: Immediately brush with a little melted butter.) Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve with butter!