How To Make Irish Barmbrack
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, and chopped dates)
- 1 cup hot black tea
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the dried fruits and hot black tea. Let it soak for 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and orange zest.
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Stir in the soaked dried fruits, along with any remaining tea.
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Add the beaten egg, melted butter, and honey to the mixture and stir until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the barmbrack to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve with butter or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 51mg
- Sodium : 147mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 52g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugars : 31g
- Protein : 4g
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