barmbrack (irish fruitcake)

How To Make barmbrack (irish fruitcake)

• 1

  Place the yeast in a bowl of lukewarm water, add the tsp. of sugar, stir and leave to one side.
• 2

  In a large bowl, combine flour, butter and salt with a pastry blender until it forms sand-like crumbs. Do not allow the butter to become too warm.
• 3

  Add the peel, raisins and the remaining sugar and stir to combine.
• 4

  Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, add the beaten eggs and the yeast mixture. Work the mixture together to form a soft dough.
• 5

  Knead the dough on a floured work top for 10 minutes until smooth and pliable. Place the dough back into the bowl. Cover with a clean tea cloth and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 1 hour).
• 6

  Return the dough to the worktop, divide in 2, knead each half for another few minutes and then form into a round approximately 7". Place on a greased baking sheet and leave to rise for another hour.
• 7

  Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.
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