Nightshade Free Classic Irish Soda Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread that comes together with just four ingredients and no yeast, no rising time, and no fuss. The cold buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to give this loaf its lift, producing a dense yet tender crumb with a beautifully crackled, golden crust. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, bread can actually be one of the easier wins — and this one is completely free of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and any of the other usual suspects hiding in store-bought loaves. The scoring technique, cutting that deep cross into the top before baking, is not just traditional; it genuinely helps the heat reach the center so every slice bakes through evenly. Whether you pull it from a cast iron skillet or a simple parchment-lined pan, the result is rustic, hearty, and deeply comforting. Serve it warm with butter, alongside a bowl of soup, or just torn straight from the loaf — it holds its own either way.
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8 servings
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk, cold
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or place a cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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