Irish Barmbrack (Traditional Tea Loaf) — Chompions

Name: Irish Barmbrack (Traditional Tea Loaf) — Chompions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants); 1 cup strong brewed black tea (Irish breakfast tea works best); ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; ¼ cup honey or maple syrup; ¼ cup milk

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Barmbrack is a traditional Irish fruit loaf that’s often enjoyed with butter and tea. This slightly sweet bread is packed with raisins and dried fruits that have been soaked in strong tea, giving it an incredibly rich and moist texture.

Updated at: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:37:55 GMT