Traditional Irish Barmbrack

Packed with flavour from dried fruits, mixed spice and comes in all shapes & sizes, this delicious traditional Irish bread is enjoyed all throughout the year in Ireland. Particularly popular during Halloween, a charm is hidden within to indicate the fortune of the recipient during this festivity. This fruit loaf will definitely become a family favourite!

INGREDIENTS

DoughQuantity
Flour300g
Dark brown sugar30g
Cold black tea120ml
Milk (cold fresh)30ml
Salt5.4g
Egg15g
Saf-instant® Gold instant dry yeast6g
Butter30g
Mixed dried fruits (sultan, raisin, cherry, mixed peel)180g
Cinnamon powder1g
Mixed spice3g

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PREPARE THE DOUGH

  1. Place all the ingredients into the mixer except for the mixed dried fruits.
  2. Mix the ingredients for 6 – 8 minutes.
  3. Add in the mixed dried fruits and mix for 2 minutes to spread the fruits evenly.
  4. Place the dough into a bowl, cover and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.

SHAPING

  1. Divide the dough into 2 pieces at approximately 360g each.
  2. Place each dough into a loaf tin and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  3. Cover the loaf tin and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm temperature.

BAKING

  1. Preheat oven at 160˚C.
  2. Bake for 35 minutes at 160˚C.
  3. Let it cool before serving.

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