St Patrick'S Day Fruit And Spice Bread Recipe

Name: St Patrick'S Day Fruit And Spice Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces oats (rolled breakfast oats); 7 ounces flour, all-purpose; 7 ounces wholewheat flour (plus extra for dusting); 2 ounces butter, firm, cut into small dice; 4 ounces superfine sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda); 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces raisins, golden, seedless (sultanas); 2 ounces dates, finely chopped (fresh is lovely if available); 3 tablespoons mixed peel (dried mixed peel, used for Christmas baking); 16 fluid oz buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 -4 tablespoons sugar, dark brown (demerara, or use any brown sugar)

Servings: persons

4 ounces oats (rolled breakfast oats)
7 ounces flour, all-purpose
7 ounces wholewheat flour (plus extra for dusting)
2 ounces butter, firm, cut into small dice
4 ounces superfine sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces raisins, golden, seedless (sultanas)
2 ounces dates, finely chopped (fresh is lovely if available)
3 tablespoons mixed peel (dried mixed peel, used for Christmas baking)
16 fluid oz buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons sugar, dark brown (demerara, or use any brown sugar)

1
Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
2
In a food processor, whizz the oats and butter together. (Can also be done with fingertips, saving you cleaning the processor!).
3
Tip into a big bowl, and stir in the 2 flours, superfine sugar, baking soda, mixed spice, salt, raisins, dates and mixed peel.
4
Pour over the buttermilk and vanilla, and stir in briskly with a wooden spoon.
5
Tip on to a flour-dusted surface and gently form into a flattish ball. Transfer to a baking tin (cover it with baking paper first).
6
Sprinkle over the dark brown sugar (any brown sugar will do) and press the sugar in, all over the top. To be traditional, cut a cross in the top of the bread.
7
Bake for about 35 minutes, until crusty on the outside. Do test with a skewer, as ovens can vary a lot. Allow more baking time if necessary.
8
Nicest if eaten warm, in thick slices, slathered with real butter!

3848

kcal

Calories

338

Fat

202

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces oats (rolled breakfast oats), 7 ounces flour, all-purpose, 7 ounces wholewheat flour (plus extra for dusting), 2 ounces butter, firm, cut into small dice, and more.

Yes, St Patrick'S Day Fruit And Spice Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

St Patrick'S Day Fruit And Spice Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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