Irish Barm Brack (Fruit Loaf)
"This is often call Tea Brack because of the soaking of the raisins and currents in tea. The original Brack had only Barm ( a mixture of hops, malt), milk and flour and was made for New Years festivities where pieces of baked loaf would be thrown at the back of the house door to ward off poverty in the coming year. It is between a loaf and a bread in texture. The preparation time does not include the soaking overnight of the raisins & currents..."
INGREDIENTS
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3⁄4 cup golden raisin
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3⁄4 cup currants
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1⁄3 cup crystallized cherries (undyed preferred)
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1⁄3 cup candied peel
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1 cup light brown sugar
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2 cups self rising flour
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1 cup cold strong tea
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon mixed spice (Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove)
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