Barm Brack("Barm" Is The Old Word For Yeast.)

Name: Barm Brack("Barm" Is The Old Word For Yeast.)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. flour; 1 c. tepid milk; 2 1/4 c. raisins; 2 heaped Tbsp. butter; 1/2 level tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 level tsp. salt; 3/4 c. sugar; 3/4 oz. yeast; 1/2 c. mixed, chopped, candied peel; 1/4 level tsp. nutmeg; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1
All utensils should be warm before starting brack.
2
Sift flour, spices and salt together, then rub in the butter.
3
Cream yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon tepid milk.
4
It should froth up; if it does not it means yeast is old and stale.
5
Add rest of sugar to flour mixture.
6
Blend well.
7
Then pour tepid milk and beaten egg onto yeast mixture and combine with flour, etc.
8
Beat well with dough hook in warmed bowl of electric mixer.
9
Batter should be stiff, but elastic.
10
Fold in dried fruit and chopped peel.
11
Cover with cloth.
12
Leave in warm place until dough doubles.
13
Turn out and divide into 2 portions.
14
Grease 2 (7-inch) cake tins.
15
One portion in each tin.
16
Cover and leave to rise (about 30 minutes).
17
Bake at 400u00b0 for about 1 hour.
18
Test with skewer.
19
Glaze top with 1 tablespoon sugar, dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water.
20
Put in hot oven for about 3 minutes.
21
Turn out to cool on wire tray.
22
When cool, serve buttered slices.
23
It keeps very well, but if it gets stale, it is very good toasted and served with butter.

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. flour, 1 c. tepid milk, 2 1/4 c. raisins, 2 heaped Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Barm Brack("Barm" Is The Old Word For Yeast.) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!