Seeds 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 waiting, 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. That iconic cross scored across the top isn't just for looks — it helps the heat reach the center so every slice bakes through evenly. For anyone navigating a seeds-free diet, store-bought breads can be a minefield of poppy seeds, sesame, and sunflower scattered across loaves without much warning. This recipe keeps things completely clean — just flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk, nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of bread that tastes incredible warm from the oven with a generous spread of butter, and it holds up just as well the next day toasted alongside soup or eggs.

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