Ingredients for Barmbrack
- Mixed Dried Fruit
- Black Tea
- Egg
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- Orange Marmalade
- Sugar
- Self Raising Flour
How to Make Barmbrack
- Combine the dried fruit and the tea in a large bowl; cover and let it soak overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, mixed spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the soaked dried fruit along with the hidden charms (1 pea, 1 stick, 1 small piece of cloth, 1 coin, 1 ring).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Let the Barmbrack cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice and enjoy with your friends and family!
- Serve warm with butter and tea, and share your fortunes!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
113g
Fat
1g
Carbs
25g
