Baking

Ring, Pea, Stick, Rag: The history of barmbracks and their charms

Regina Sexton, UCC Food Historian, and Tony Kane, Member of the Irish Bakery Association & Bakery Specialist at Odlums, joined Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss the history of barmbrack.

Auntie Joan's almond and apricot slices: Today

These are my Auntie Joan's almond and apricot slices.

Taylor Swift sparks sourdough obsession

Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast to announce the launch of her new album.

Fiona Uyema's matcha chocolate cookies: Today

Let the cookies rest in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Eunice Power's rhubarb & cardamom crumble muffins

Mags' scones with jam, cream, and lemon curd

Mags Roche's bran muffins: Today

Mark Murphy's oat and chocolate chip bars: Today

Shane Smith's baked berry oatmeal bars: Today

Shane Smith's stain glass window cookies

Eunice Power's Christmas muffins: Today

Recipe courtesy of Irish Yogurt Clonakilty Whole Milk Natural Yoghurt.

Shane Smith's gingernut cookie sandwiches: Today

Sarah Butler's date & walnut loaf: Today

Eunice Power's cheese & spring onion soda bread

Tigga Mac's dastardly delicious bakes for Halloween

You can whip up some seriously creepy cakes this Halloween, with the help of recipes from social media sensation Tigga Mac.

Ruby Bhogal's vegan chai custard creams recipe

This tasty recipe won't have you missing eggs or dairy at all.

Ruby Bhogal's cherry and almond pie recipe

This tasty treat works well with any stone fruit – you could even use peaches for a summery spin.

Ruby Bhogal's vegan sticky Jamaican ginger cake

Perfect for anyone who isn't a chocaholic but stillPlant-based sticky Jamaican ginger cake with butterscotch sauce and orange cream wants a sweet treat.

Bake Off: The Professionals judge Benoit Blin's top baking tips

To kick you off on your baking journey, Blin has also shared his recipe for madeleines.

Pinch of Nom's air fryer muffin recipe

Have you ever used your air fryer to bake before?

Trisha's orange oat flapjacks: Today

Mags' banana bread with salted caramel sauce

Gráinne Mullins' red velvet cupcakes: Today

8 sweet and simple baked treats to make this summer

Cookies, Victoria sponge and other quick and unfussy desserts are ideal for hot summers.

Mark Moriarty's perfect cupcakes

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