An Irish baking tradition since 1945
The McCambridge’s story begins in 1945. According to the bakery, Malcolm McCambridge left Galway to open his own bakery in Ranelagh, Dublin, taking the family recipe for Irish Stoneground Wholewheat Bread with him. His son John carried the tradition forward; John’s signature still appears on the pack.
McCambridge Bread is now based in Rathcoole, County Dublin. The original wholewheat loaf sits at the centre of a wider range of traditional, artisan and gluten-free breads. Those gluten-free products are a separate range: the wholewheat bread featured here contains wheat.
What is brown soda bread?
Traditional soda bread uses baking soda as its raising agent instead of baker’s yeast. McCambridge’s describes its original loaf as stoneground wholewheat bread with wheatgerm and no added yeast or preservatives. Its close crumb and substantial slice suit both breakfast service and savoury toppings.
Always use the current pack or product specification for ingredients, allergens, storage and thawing. That is the information your kitchen and menu should follow.
Three serving occasions for hotels and hospitality
1. Breakfast buffet and brunch
Serve the bread in thin slices with butter, jam or marmalade. On an Irish breakfast it belongs beside eggs, bacon, sausages and black or white pudding. A small, recognisable bread choice can strengthen the Irish character of a buffet without adding a separate cooked component.
2. Open sandwiches
A substantial slice makes a useful base for smoked salmon with cream cheese, lemon and dill. Mature cheddar with chutney, roast beef with horseradish, or egg salad also work well. Keep the presentation clean so the bread remains a visible part of the dish.
3. Soup, chowder and the pub lunch
Offer a buttered slice with soup of the day or seafood chowder. For a lunch board, pair it with Irish cheese, cold meats, pickles and mustard. The same bread can therefore work across several moments of service.
Buying McCambridge’s wholesale from Green Acres
Green Acres supplies McCambridge’s Irish Stoneground Wholewheat Bread as a frozen wholesale case of 12 × 500 g loaves, item 244015. The format suits regular breakfast and lunch service, Irish pubs, hotels, specialist retailers and wholesalers.
Plan enough freezer space and match thawing to expected use. Existing customers can check current prices and availability in the B2B webshop. Looking to buy McCambridge’s soda bread wholesale in the Netherlands? Explore the McCambridge’s brand page or apply for a trade account.
