Seed Oil Free Classic Irish Soda Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread that comes together with just four ingredients and no mixer required. This rustic round relies on the natural reaction between buttermilk and baking soda to create a tender, slightly tangy crumb — no yeast, no proofing, no fuss. For anyone avoiding seed oils, store-bought breads can be a minefield of canola, soybean, or sunflower oil hiding in the ingredient list, but this recipe contains absolutely none of that. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: flour, salt, leavening, and cold buttermilk. The deep cross scored into the top isn't just tradition — it helps the center bake through evenly, giving you that gorgeous golden crust with a soft, pillowy interior. Sliced warm from the rack, it's the kind of bread that makes you wonder why you ever bought a loaf at the store in the first place.

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