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Irish Tea Brack

Cultural Context

Originating in Ireland, Tea Brack is a traditional fruitcake often enjoyed with tea during the autumn months. It is commonly associated with Halloween celebrations, where it may contain hidden charms or coins, each symbolizing different fortunes for the coming year. Today, this delightful loaf is enjoyed year-round, with variations incorporating different fruits and spices to suit personal tastes.

IrishIEdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups mixed dried fruit
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and reduces preservatives.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with similar texture.

1

Make a delicious Irish tea brack, which is a light fruit cake.

2

Prepare the ingredients: mixed dried fruit, sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, and butter.

3

Mix sugar and softened butter until creamy.

4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5

Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.

6

Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture.

7

Fold in the soaked fruit and any remaining tea if used.

Cooking Techniques

brewingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlwhisksifterskewer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggsdairy

Also Known As

Tea BrackBarmbrack

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