From grain fields to cornucopia, fading sunsets and vines heavy with grapes, Lammas is a holiday of abundance and the joy of harvest.
But no symbol is more iconic than a loaf of hand-baked bread.
Over the years, we have created and kitchen-tested dozens of Lammas recipes.
These are our favorite classic recipes! If you’ve made one of them before, be adventurous and try something new this time!
Gluten-Free Lammas Bread
If you’re gluten-free, the answer is yes! Even you can bake a loaf of bread for Lammas.
This cornmeal-based, gluten-free Lammas bread is the perfect way to celebrate the grain holiday.
Add some melted butter and honey for a decadent, harvest festival treat.
Herbal Irish Soda Bread
This recipe for Irish soda bread is a traditional choice for Lughnasadh.
Serve it on a wood slab with high-quality cheddar cheese and local, seasonal fruit.
Celtic Knot Bread
Bread in the shape of Celtic knots makes for an artistic addition to your Lammas celebration.
Sprinkle in fresh herbs and serve it hot!
Rustic Sun Bread
Sun bread is an especially appropriate choice for a holiday that honors the solar energy stored in the harvest for the winter.
Leave it to rise in the sunlight and literally eat the magic of summer with your meal.
Spiral Dance Bread
You’ll love the beautiful, elegant spiral shape of this bread.
The spiral is a sacred symbol in Celtic witchcraft. It symbolizes the infinite cycles of nature, the universe, and time.
Serve it with a cold soup or enjoy it on its own with freshly churned butter from a local farm.
Mini Bread Rounds
Gorgeous bread rounds topped with seasonal herbs are both beautiful and easy to serve.
Let your guests choose their herbs according to their magical intentions or goals for the coming season.
