The Blaa
A blaa is a soft, doughy white roll dusted heavily in flour, made only in and around Waterford in the south east of Ireland. It holds EU Protected Geographical Indication status, so a true blaa comes from nowhere else.
Honest Bread lists 2 bakers across the UK and Ireland known for the blaa, each baking from scratch with no additives. Waterford, Ireland. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
The Blaa bakers
Hickey's Bakery
Family bakery on Barrack Street making traditional bread and hand-crafted blaas on its premises since 1958. A founding member of the Waterford Blaa Bakers Association behind the blaa's EU PGI status.
Walsh's Bakehouse
Third-generation family bakery that has hand-baked the Waterford Blaa since 1921 and produces traditional white, brown and soda breads for the South East. The blaa holds EU PGI protected status.
The Blaa near you
Bake the blaa at home
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