🇮🇪 Irish Cuisine

Waterford Blaa

Prep Time 2 hours

Servings 8

Difficulty Medium

Calories 207 kcal

A soft, floury white bread roll with a pillowy interior and dusty flour coating, unique to Waterford city and protected by EU designation.

Ingredients

1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and oil, mix to a soft dough.
2 Knead for 10 min until smooth and elastic.
3 Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4 Divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a round roll, place on a floured baking sheet.
5 Dust generously with flour, cover with a cloth, and prove 30 min.
6 Bake at 230°C (450°F) for 12-15 min until puffed but still very soft and pale. The base should sound hollow.

Did You Know?

The Waterford Blaa has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the EU — only blaas made in Waterford can legally be called blaas.