Citric Acid Free Soda Bread with Caraway

There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread that comes together without yeast, without fuss, and without a single ingredient that could cause a problem for anyone avoiding citric acid. This rustic round relies on baking soda and cold buttermilk to do the heavy lifting — the two react on contact to create a tender, open crumb with a beautifully crackled crust. Caraway seeds woven through the dough add a subtle, earthy warmth that makes every slice taste like it came from a proper bakery. The ingredient list is short and straightforward, which means no hunting labels for hidden additives or preservatives that often sneak into store-bought breads. Shaping the dough is as simple as patting it into a round and scoring a deep X across the top — no special equipment, no long rise times, just honest baking. A brush of melted butter right out of the oven gives the crust a glossy, golden finish that is genuinely hard to resist. Let it rest just long enough to slice cleanly, then serve it warm with whatever you love most alongside a good piece of bread.

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