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| Alternative names | Goodie |
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| Type | Pudding |
| Place of origin | Ireland |
| Main ingredients | Bread,milk,sugar,spices |
Goody orgoodie is a sweetIrish dish made by boilingbread inmilk withsugar andspices. It is often given to children or older adults who are convalescing.[1][2] This dish is eaten onSt. John's Eve, when it would be prepared near the bonfires lit to celebrate.[3] A variation was prepared using milky tea to soak the bread.[4] The dish is also prepared by parents to give to children when they have an upset stomach.[5]
Many children were given this during the 20th century as a treat in neighbours' houses or after school as a snack before dinner.[citation needed] A modern variant adds cocoa powder and chocolate drops.[citation needed]
