Citric Acid Free Classic Irish Soda Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread that comes together with just four ingredients and no fuss whatsoever. This rustic round relies on baking soda and cold buttermilk to do all the leavening work, which means no yeast, no long rise times, and — crucially — no citric acid hiding in a packet of commercial yeast or a store-bought mix. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged breads and even some baking blends can be surprisingly tricky, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. The dough comes together in minutes and goes straight into a hot oven, developing a deep golden crust and a tender, slightly dense crumb that is perfect for slathering with butter. Scoring a cross into the top before baking is the traditional touch that helps the center cook through evenly, giving you that iconic look along with a perfectly baked interior. Let it rest just long enough for the crumb to set, and you will have a hearty, wholesome loaf you can feel completely confident about.

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