Perfect pairing of bread and butter take home top Irish food awards

William Despard of Bretzel Bakery who won Supreme Champion at this year’s Blas na hÉireann. Bretzel Bakery also won two gold awards for their Seeded Sourdough and Pain de Maison Boule, along with the awards for Best in Dublin and Best in Leinster. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Blas na hÉireann have announced a perfectly matching pair of Bretzel Bakery and Irish Gourmet Butter as winners of the 2020 awards.

Often dubbed the Oscars of Irish food, Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are the largest food awards on the island, open to all 32 counties.