Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin.
- Â Put butter/margarine and treacle into a saucepan over a low heat and allow the butter/margarine to melt.
- Meanwhile, combine the wholemeal, pinhead, sugar and chopped walnuts into a bowl. Sieve in the bread soda and mix well.
- When the butter/margarine has melted, add the Guinness and stir.
- Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer mixture to prepared tin and bake for about 40-50 minutes until risen and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
- Wrap in a clean tea towel and allow to cool.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.



