Irish bread baking class in Bellaghy: Make soda and potato breads

Bake two Irish breads in a home kitchen and take them with you

A hands-on bread baking class in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, where you make soda farls and potato bread using traditional techniques in Bronagh's country kitchen. The class runs two hours, includes all ingredients and equipment, a live demonstration, and ends with a hearty seasonal soup served with your freshly baked breads and a glass of wine. Children from age 8 are welcome.

The experience

You arrive at a cosy kitchen tucked into the countryside near Bellaghy and begin with tea or coffee and homemade cake bites. Bronagh walks you through a live demonstration of wheaten bread, soda farls, and potato bread (the breads that anchor Irish home cooking), then you move straight into your own hands-on baking. All ingredients, equipment, and aprons are provided, along with printed recipes you take home. You'll shape and bake two traditional breads to keep.

After baking, you sit down together for a bowl of seasonal Irish leek and potato soup made with local ingredients, served alongside the breads you just made. A complimentary glass of wine comes with lunch. You're welcome to bring your own bottle. In autumn and winter, the turf fire warms the kitchen while you eat. The whole experience is built around confidence: Bronagh's approach is to remove the intimidation from cooking and show you that these breads are something you can make at home.

What’s included

• All baking ingredients and equipment.
• apron.
• printed recipes.
• live demonstration by Bronagh.
• tea or coffee on arrival with homemade treats.
• seasonal Irish soup with your freshly baked breads.
• complimentary glass of wine with lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Bakehouse NI

Is this one for you?Book this if you're looking for a small, relaxed class where you actually make the food rather than watch. The two-hour session keeps the group intimate and focused on hands-on learning, not a performance.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What breads do I actually make during the class?

You make soda farls and potato bread, two of the most traditional Irish breads. Bronagh demonstrates wheaten bread and soda bread as well, so you see the full range of Irish home baking techniques.

Do I get to take home what I bake?

Yes. You bake two traditional Irish breads during the class and take both home with you.

What happens after the baking part?

You gather around the table for a hearty seasonal soup made with local ingredients, served with your freshly baked breads and a complimentary glass of wine. In colder months, you'll sit by the traditional turf fire.

What if I have food allergies or dietary requirements?

Let Bronagh know in advance of any allergies or dietary needs so she can plan accordingly.