Irish Fruit Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dried Fruits
01 -
25g glace cherries, washed, dried, and chopped into small pieces
02 -
225g sultanas or dried currants
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250g raisins
→ Liquids
04 -
50ml Irish whiskey or swap with ginger wine
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300ml cold, brewed strong tea
→ Baking Ingredients
06 -
220g self-raising flour
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1 teaspoon mixed spice (ground)
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200g caster or light brown sugar
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1 medium egg, whisked
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1 tablespoon marmalade (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
In a bowl, mix raisins, sultanas, cherries, tea, and Irish whiskey. Cover it well and let it sit overnight.
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Set your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4 and preheat. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin (around 5x8 inches).
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Add the beaten egg, sugar, flour, and mixed spice into the soaked fruits. Mix until everything comes together and looks smooth.
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Pour the mix into your prepared pan. Bake for 80 to 90 minutes. It’s done when it feels springy to the touch and a skewer in the center comes out clean. If the top starts browning too much, cover it lightly with parchment.
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Once baked, leave it in the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. While it’s warm, brush the top with marmalade if you’d like. Let it fully cool before slicing.