Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin.
- Combine flour, sugar and mustard in a large mixing bowl. Rub in the margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add cheese and thyme and mix well.
- Beat the egg and milk together and add to the dry Ingredients. Stir until just moistened mixture (batter will be very thick).
- Transfer to the prepared tin and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or when underneath is tapped and has a hollow sound! Cool in tin for about 10 minutes then transfer to a wire tray to get cold.
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.



