Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 190°F/375°F/Gas 5. Grease and base line a 900g/2lb Loaf tin.
- Put the margarine, milk, eggs and sugar into a bowl and beat well together.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, walnuts and lemon rind. Finally fold in the blackberries.
- Transfer to prepared tin and smooth top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until risen and firm to the touch. Gently insert a knife into the deepest part of the bread and it should come out clean.
- Turn onto a wire tray 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.



