Irish Barm Brack (Fruit Loaf)

In Ireland, Barm Brack is traditionally eaten on Halloween, and it often contains small objects like a ring (symbolizing marriage), a coin (symbolizing wealth), and a pea (symbolizing poverty).

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Irish Barm Brack (Fruit Loaf)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Strong white flour
• 200 gram Mixed dried fruit
• 300 cup Tea
• 75 gram Light brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 25 gram Butter
• 1 teaspoon Mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 50 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Soak the mixed dried fruit in hot tea for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and mix well.
4. Sift the flour, mixed spice, and baking powder into the bowl. Mix until combined.
5. Drain the soaked fruit and fold it into the batter.
6. Gradually add milk to achieve a soft dropping consistency.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the Barm Brack to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve with butter or enjoy it plain.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.