Lammas, or Lughnasadh, marks the first harvest and is traditionally celebrated with bread baked from the season’s new grain. Baking bread at this time is a sacred act—honouring abundance, the earth, and the cycle of life. In this post, you’ll find some delicious Lammas bread recipes that blend tradition, flavour, and seasonal magic.

Baking bread for Lammas is one of my favourite seasonal rituals. There’s something deeply grounding about working with your hands, using herbs from the garden, and shaping dough with intention. I love each of the recipes below and I highly recommend them for your own harvest celebration!
5 Magical Lammas Bread Recipes to Try
Blackberry & Basil Lammas Brioche
Celebrate the first harvest with this soft, golden brioche filled with fresh blackberries and basil. Serve it toasted with warm summer fruits and thyme for a sweet, herby Lammas treat.
Lammas Rustic Sun Bread
This golden rustic loaf combines honey, sunflower seeds, and whole wheat flour to honour the abundance of the first harvest. Shaped and baked with intention, it’s perfect for Lammas feasts, offerings, or sharing with others. A beautiful way to celebrate sun magic and the spirit of the grain.
Herbed Lammas Biscuit Loaf
Packed with cheddar, fresh garden herbs, and edible blossoms, this cheesy biscuit loaf is a savoury tribute to Lammas and the ancient tradition of “common ground.” Baked in a circle and sprinkled with herbs, it celebrates the season’s abundance while honouring ancestral food wisdom. Perfect for sharing, rituals, or your Lammas feast table.
Celtic Knot Lammas Bread
This stunning Lammas bread is shaped into a triquetra knot and stuffed with fresh herbs and Irish cheddar. Rich with symbolism and flavour, it’s perfect for your altar, ritual feast, or harvest table. A beautiful way to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year.
Lammas Spiral Pesto Bread
This stunning double-spiral bread is filled with garden herbs, garlic, and rich pesto butter—perfect for your Lammas table. The spiral shape symbolizes the turning of the seasons and the soul’s journey. A magical and delicious way to honour the first harvest.
Read More Lammas Guides
I hope these Lammas bread recipes inspire you to celebrate the first harvest with warmth, intention, and a little kitchen magic. If you’re looking for more ways to honour this festival, check out my other Lammas articles on seasonal recipes, altar ideas, and celebration rituals. Happy baking and blessed Lammas!
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