Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Line a muffin tin with 9 paper cases.
- Heat the butter and hot water in a saucepan over a very low heat until butter is melted, allow to cool.
- Meanwhile beat the egg, treacle and sugar together until well combined.
- Beat the cooled butter mixture into the egg mixture, then sieve the flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon and bread soda in on top and gently stir until well mixed.
- Divide between the paper cases and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and just beginning to crack on top.
- Transfer to wire tray to cool. Delicious served warm with cream or ice cream.
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.



