Baking Tips - How to Knead a Yeast Mixture | Odlums

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: unsweetened dried fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Unsweetened dried fruit reduces sugar content.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

Sprinkle half of the whiskey over the dried fruit and chopped almonds and leave overnight.

Preheat oven at 170°C/325°F/Gas 3.

Grease and line a 23cm/9" cake tin.

Sieve flour, salt and spices into a bowl and mix in the ground almonds.

In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and creamy.

Alternately stir in the eggs and flour mixture.

Stir in the mixed fruit.

Transfer to the prepared tin and bake in preheated oven for 3-3½ hours approx.

Allow to cool in tin.

When cold, pour over the remaining whiskey.

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