Traditional Irish Barmbrack | Patrick Ryan on the Irish origins of Halloween 🎃

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can add natural sweetness without added sugar.

whiskey

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Mix 500 grams of strong flour with 5 grams of salt and 50 grams of sugar in a bowl.

Add 300 mL of milk and 1 egg to the mixture.

Incorporate orange zest and ground cinnamon into the dough.

Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 8 to 10 minutes until it resembles Play-Doh.

Add 50 grams of room temperature butter to enrich the dough and mix until combined.

Soak 300 grams of dried fruit in 100 mL of Earl Grey tea and whiskey before adding to the dough.

Once the dough is fully developed, fold in the soaked dried fruit gently to keep the fruit intact.

Let the dough rise in the fridge overnight.

After rising, knock back the dough and divide it into portions.

Shape the portions into rounds and place them in greased pie dishes.

Let the shaped dough prove at room temperature for 2 to 2.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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