Tipperary baker crowned winner of Aldi’s bread baking competition
Julia Sommer’s seeded sourdough triumphs in Aldi's ‘Rise with Aldi’ competition, earning her a €15,000 prize and a place on store shelves nationwide
Print5 September 2024
Aldi has announced the talented winner of its exciting new bread baking competition.
The grand finale, held on 3 September at Airfield Estate in Co. Dublin, showcased three outstanding finalists from across Ireland.
Julia Sommer from Tipperary emerged victorious, dazzling the judges with their remarkable baking skills of her seeded sourdough bread.
As part of the well-deserved prize, Julia will see her bread stocked in all Aldi stores nationwide and will receive €15,000.
Best amateur bread baker
The Rise with Aldi competition was launched to discover Ireland’s best amateur bread baker, culminating in a live final that promised to be transformative for the participants.
This event featured celebrity host Síle Seoige and a panel of distinguished judges, comprised of Aldi buying director Laurence Kelly, Julie O’Hara representing O’Hara’s of Foxford and Jonny Murphy, also known as the Hungry Hooker.
Finalists included Fionn Corcoran from County Kerry with his fruit soda bread who placed second, and Brian Reilly from County Wexford with his brown soda bread who placed third.
Each baker brought their best bread to the competition, impressing the judges with their creativity, skill, and dedication to the craft.
“Baking has been a lifelong passion for me, and having the opportunity to showcase my bread on this national stage is an incredible dream come true,” said Julia Sommer, winner, Rise with Aldi.
Julia notes that the experience has been nothing short of inspiring, and I am grateful for the chance to share my love for baking with others.
Judging
“It was an honour to judge this competition and witness such incredible baking skills,” said Jonny Murphy, judge, Rise with Aldi.
Murphy notes that Julia’s bread truly demonstrated the creativity and passion for bread baking.
“This competition is a fantastic platform for amateur bakers to showcase their skills and creativity,” said Laurence Kelly, buying director, Aldi.
Julia’s bread will be featured in Aldi stores nationwide in the new year.
Kelly notes that the competition, which began with a nationwide search for Ireland’s top amateur baker, has highlighted the remarkable baking talent across the country.
Aldi remains committed to celebrating and supporting local bakers, continuing its tradition in finding the best of Irish.
Read more: Three amateur bread bakers advance to Rise with Aldi live final
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