Rice 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 round loaf its lift, producing a dense yet tender crumb with a beautifully crackled, golden crust. Scoring that signature cross into the top isn't just tradition — it helps the heat reach the center so every slice bakes through evenly. For anyone navigating a grain-sensitive table, this loaf is naturally free of rice and rice-derived ingredients, relying entirely on all-purpose flour, salt, and buttermilk. Store-bought breads can be a minefield of unexpected starches and fillers, so baking your own means you know exactly what went into every slice. Whether you pull it from a cast iron skillet or a lined baking sheet, the result is a rustic, hearty loaf that's equally at home alongside a bowl of soup or simply torn apart and eaten warm with butter.

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