Westport Mayo Ireland: Baking and Food Heritage Experience

Experience the rich culinary history of Westport through our unique baking and food heritage workshop! Join Mary and Carmel, lifelong friends and your welcoming hosts, as they guide you on a delightful culinary journey. Learn about the origins of Irish soda bread from Mary, a local tour guide, and engage in hands-on baking with Carmel, a former Home Economics teacher. This experience is perfect for food enthusiasts and curious travelers alike!

Start by crafting your own white soda scones under Carmel's expert guidance—no prior experience needed. Participate in the traditional activity of butter churning, adding a homemade touch to your freshly baked scones. While your scones bake, Carmel will lead you in making traditional brown soda bread, a beloved staple in Irish kitchens.

As your treats bake, enjoy a cozy tea session with fellow travelers, savoring your scones with creamy butter and homemade jam. Swap stories and even debate the perfect scone recipe. The experience is enhanced with a complimentary Irish Coffee and a certificate to commemorate your baking achievements.

Take home your handmade brown soda bread and scones as a delightful keepsake from Westport, all packed in a beautiful tote bag. This workshop is an engaging way to explore Ireland's culinary heritage. Book now and enjoy this immersive culinary adventure in the heart of Westport!