Spiced Dried Fruit Barmbrack

Name: Spiced Dried Fruit Barmbrack
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup dried mixed fruit; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup candied peel; 1/4 tsp salt

A traditional Irish fruit bread with warm spices and dried fruits, ideal for tea time or dessert.

Cuisine: Irish

Category: Desserts

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 60 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup candied peel
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp allspice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl.
Step 3: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup dried mixed fruit, 1/4 cup raisins, and 1/4 cup candied peel.
Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 6: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.