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Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
Newtownards, Antrim, Northern Ireland
·From £60.00·2h 30m
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From traditional Irish soda bread to seasonal preserves, Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen offers authentic breadmaking classes in a working farm setting near Newtownards, County Antrim. The school operates from a cosy thatched cottage kitchen with the option to enjoy refreshments al fresco in the surrounding gardens.
The classes focus on time-honoured Irish baking traditions, teaching the hand-mixing methods and griddle techniques that have been passed down through generations. Students learn to make buttermilk soda bannock, wheaten bread, and potato bread using traditional approaches that require no yeast or proving time. The Autumn Baking Experience expands beyond bread to include jam-making with seasonal fruits and the preparation of Guinness and treacle wheaten bread, a rich loaf that combines Ireland's famous stout with the deep sweetness of treacle.
Each two-and-a-half-hour session begins with homemade buttermilk soda bannock and tea, creating an immediate taste of what students will master. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and the teaching style emphasises encouragement and hands-on support. Students take home their freshly baked breads along with recipe copies, whilst those attending the autumn experience also receive two small pots of their homemade jam and enjoy a serving of seasonal crumble with cream. The classes accommodate various dietary requirements and welcome children over twelve when accompanied by adults.
The rural farm setting and genuine farmhouse kitchen atmosphere suit those seeking an authentic taste of Irish baking heritage, whether attending solo or celebrating special occasions with friends.
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52a Ballymorran Rd, Newtownards BT23 6UD, Antrim
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