Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly dust a cake tin or flat baking sheet with flour.
- Heat the treacle and milk over a low heat. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add sufficient liquid to mix to a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface and lightly knead. Shape into a round and place in prepared tin, make a cross on the top of dough.
- Place into preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Wrap in a clean tea towel until 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.



