Irish breads

A recent visit to the beautiful tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka and buying some factory tea has inspired this post and had me in the kitchen baking a Barmbrack, a traditional Irish Tea…

A traditional Irish Guinness brown bread recipe made with hearty whole grains and delicious Guinness stout. This quick and easy brown bread is ready in under 1 hour! Serve it with savory dishes or at breakfast with butter and honey or jam.

My Irish grandma taught me this recipe, and I swear I make it all year long!

The Waterford Blaa is a large, soft, and fluffy roll that is exclusive to Waterford City, Ireland. It is also distinguished by it's floury crust.

Some people consider bread to be the most important part of a meal...and this Irish bread satisfies such folks! This recipe is by far the best soda bread I've ever tried. With the addition of raisins, it is moist and delicious! —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey

Learn how to make your own bread with this recipe for traditional Irish Brown Bread. It's hearty and delicious!

This Irish Brown bread recipe has me thinking about blistery coastal days perched by a fire, a pot of seafood chowder, & brown bread smothered with butter.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a traditional Irish bread known for its simple ingredients, dense crumb, and delightful sweetness from raisins. This bread relies on baking soda as the leavening agent, making it quick and easy to prepare. Studded with plump raisins, it's a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for enjoying on its own, toasted with butter, or alongside a hearty stew.