Appetizers & Snacks

Wheaten bread, also known as brown soda bread, is a traditional Irish staple. This wholesome bread is made with wholemeal wheat flour, which lends it a characteristic nutty flavor and dense texture. Additionally, the use of baking soda as a leavening agent, rather than yeast, makes for a quick bread that's easy to prepare and bake.

Wheaten Bread – Brown soda bread slices

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This classic Irish dish features thinly sliced, cold-smoked salmon typically served as a refreshing appetizer or a casual lunch. The salmon boasts a rich, smoky flavor and a silky texture that pairs wonderfully with the tangy, dense crumb of traditional Irish soda bread.

Irish Smoked Salmon – Served with soda bread

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Ulster Fry Bread, often referred to as farl or soda bread, is a traditional Irish bread that is commonly served as part of an 'Ulster Fry,' which is a hearty Northern Irish breakfast. This quick and easy bread does not require yeast and is instead leavened with baking soda.

Ulster Fry Bread – Breakfast soda bread

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Dulse & Yellowman is a unique Irish confectionery combination that merges the briny, earthiness of dulse seaweed with the sweet, airy crunch of honeycomb candy. This unusual pairing creates a delightful contrast in flavors and textures.

Dulse & Yellowman – Seaweed and honeycomb candy

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Traditional Potato Farls, also known as Irish potato cakes or simply potato bread, are a classic griddle-cooked flatbread from Ireland. Made from a simple dough of mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and butter, these delightful flatbreads are lightly fried on each side to achieve a golden, crispy edge with a soft and fluffy center.

Potato Farls – Traditional potato bread

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