irish spice bread - aran spiosrai
This recipe has been posted here for play in Culinary Quest - Ireland. Recipe found at http://www.irishabroad.com/Culture/Kitchen/Recipe.asp?RcpID=21 This lovely spice bread is served in Irish homes at tea and whenever anyone wants a slice. My mothers father was Irish, I am lucky to have sampled many Irish breads growing up. This is not my grandfathers recipe but it is good. Truly, one of my personal favorite Irish breads .... hope you will enjoy.
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 - 8 (1 loaf)
Ingredients
- 10 ounces flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 ounces light brown sugar
- 2 ounces candied citron chopped
- 6 ounces raisins, plain or golden
- 4 ounces soft butter
- 6 ounces golden syrup
- 1 large beaten egg
- 4 tablespoons milk
How To Make irish spice bread - aran spiosrai
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Step 1Sift the flour with the soda and baking powder, and the mixed spice and ginger.
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Step 2Add the brown sugar, chopped peel and raisins and mix.
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Step 3Make a well in the center.
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Step 4Melt the butter with the syrup over low heat, then pour into the well in the mixture.
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Step 5Add the beaten egg and milk and mix very well.
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Step 6Pour into a greased 2-lb loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325 F for 40-50 minutes, or until it tests done.
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Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Irish
Ingredient:
Flour
Keyword:
#Irish - Sweet Bread
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