Irish Tea Bread

• dried mixed fruit475 g
• hot strong irish breakfast tea300 ml
• brandy↗1⁄2 cup
• dark brown sugar↗250 g
• eggs, lightly beaten↗2
• self-raising flour↗500 g
• mixed spice1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak fruit in the prepared tea overnight.

2. 2

   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 150.C and grease & line a 20cm sqyare cake pan.

3. 3

   Stir brandy & sugar into fruit mixture until dissolved and then stir in the eggs.

4. 4

   Gradually fold in flour and spice and combine until mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   Pour into a pan & bake for one hour.

6. 6

   Remove from oven & cover with foil and bake for a further 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Set aside to cool for approx 30 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Store for 24 hours before slicing.

9. 9

   Serve with butter & a cup of tea.