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Waterford Blaa is a local Irish specialty. This is a buns-like bread roll made from flour, butter and sugar. Ideal for breakfast or a quick snack, it’s a delicious treat that uses the best of the region’s organic produce!

A snack at Blaa in Waterford

Bread from the 18th century

Behind this strange name, Blaa de Waterford has a history dating back to the Huguenot era of the 18th century. At that time, generations of bakers passed on the recipe for this highly successful bread roll unlike any other.

Only available in Waterford in the city’s bakeries, it’s best eaten hot, straight from the oven. It can be eaten at breakfast, plain or simply buttered, but can also be enjoyed with a savory topping at any time of day, with fresh or toasted bacon, Irish cheddar or any other Irish cheese.

Practical information

Tip: Waterford’s M & D bakery is renowned throughout the region for its Blaa!

Recipe for Waterford Blaa

Recipe: Waterford Blaa

Ingredients

500g flour
10g butter
10g salt
10g sugar
20g fresh baker’s yeast
275cl water

Preparation

Sieve the dry ingredients.
Add the softened butter to the mixture.
Dissolve baker’s yeast and sugar in water.
Pour the water, sugar and yeast into the dry mixture and knead until smooth and elastic.
Leave to stand for 60 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll into a ball.
Flour a baking tray and place your balls on it.
Leave to stand for a further 50 minutes.
Sprinkle the balls with flour, then bake for 20 minutes at 210°C.