The Perfect Irish Barmbrack
  1. Put the currants and sultanas in a large heatproof bowl, pour over the tea and whiskey, if using, then leave to soak for at least six hours.

  2. Heat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4, and grease and line a 13cm x 20cm loaf tin.

  3. Stir the peel, cherries and almonds (if using) into the soaked fruit.

  4. In a second bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, spices and salt, making sure you break up any lumps in the sugar, then stir into the fruit with the beaten egg.

  5. Tip the loaf mix into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 90 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. If the top looks to be going too dark or burning on top towards the end, cover with foil.

  6. Take out of the oven, leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn out on to a baking rack.

  7. Paint with sugar syrup, if using, and wrap well to store.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇮🇪Irish

Occasions🎉Celebration🫖Tea Time

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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