Recipe of Barmbrack

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed dried fruit
• 1 cup strong black tea
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
• A ring, a coin, a pea, and a piece of cloth (for hiding in the bread)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, soak the mixed dried fruit in strong black tea and leave it overnight to plump up.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Add brown sugar and a beaten egg to the soaked fruit. Mix well.

4. 4

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice into the fruit mixture. Combine until you have a thick batter.

5. 5

   Carefully fold in the hidden charms or objects: a ring (for marriage), a coin (for wealth), a pea (for poverty), and a piece of cloth (for bad luck).

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.

7. 7

   Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Allow the barmbrack to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy your slice and discover your hidden charm!