Traditional Irish Barmbrack

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can provide a lighter texture, while raisins are more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add natural sweetness with unique flavors, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while all-purpose is usually less costly.

Soak raisins and golden sultanas in a bowl with brown sugar and zest of orange and lemon.

Pour 2 cups of hot strong black tea (made with 4 tea bags) into the fruit mixture and mix well.

Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it sit at room temperature overnight for at least 8 hours.

In a new bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and mixed spice.

Add beaten eggs and half of the soaked fruit mixture to the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula.

Add the remaining soaked fruit mixture and mix until no lumps of flour remain.

Pour the batter into a greased and lined 9” to 10” cake tin or springform pan.

Place a charm wrapped in parchment paper into the batter before baking.

Bake in the oven at 325°F (170°C) for roughly 90 minutes or until golden brown and risen.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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