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Irish Barmbrack Loaf

Cultural Context

Barmbrack, a traditional Irish bread, is often enjoyed during the Halloween season, symbolizing prosperity and fortune. Traditionally, it contains various items baked inside, each representing different fortunes for the finder. Today, it is enjoyed year-round and has become a beloved part of Irish tea culture, often served with butter. Its rich flavors and moist texture make it a delightful accompaniment to tea or coffee, with modern variations often including whiskey for added depth.

IrishIEdessert
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
350 g Shamrock mixed fruit
300 ml cold tea
1 teaspoon Good Ol mixed spice
125 g castor sugar
225 g Odlum self-raising superf flour
1 egg

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.

1

Soak 350 g of Shamrock mixed fruit in 300 ml of cold tea overnight.

2

The next day, add 1 teaspoon of Good Ol mixed spice to the soaked fruit.

3

Add 125 g of castor sugar to the bowl.

4

Add 225 g of Odlum self-raising superf flour to the mixture.

5

Crack in 1 egg and mix everything together well with a wooden spoon.

6

Pour the mixture into a greased Odlum loaf tin.

7

Bake the mixture in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

Odlum loaf tinsmixing bowlwooden spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

BarmbrackTea Brack

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