Barmbrack is a dense, spiced bread that’s speckled with dried fruit. Raisins are traditional, but you can also add glacé cherries or candied citrus peel. Tea gives the bread a lovely flavor, but some bakers add a bit of whiskey in place of some of the tea for a little more complexity.
Makes 1 loaf, to serve about 8
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup dried currants
- 1 1/2 cups hot, brewed black tea
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
