Post by Sylvia on Jun 13, 2017 17:02:59 GMT -6
IRISH BARMBRACK
Serves : 6-8 (depending on appetites)
1 cup mixed dried fruit
1.5 cup plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp mixed spice
1 cup strong hot tea
pinch of salt
1/4 cup milk
1 egg beaten
Place mixed dried fruit in a bowl, pour hot tea over the fruits. Cover and let it soak in a refrigerator overnight.
Next day, grease/oil an 8 inch cake or loaf tin generously and I mean generously as given any excuse this will stick. You have been warned! Preheat oven to 180 C.
Whisk together plain flour, mixed spices, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
Combine dry ingredients with tea mixture, milk and egg.
Scoop mixture into prepared pan, bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, transfer onto rack to cool.