Rhubarb Barm Brack from Two Fat Ladies Obsessions by Clarissa Dickson Wright

Rhubarb Barm Brack from Two Fat Ladies Obsessions by Clarissa Dickson Wright

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Barm brack, a fruited loaf made with tea, is also known in Ireland as St. Brigid’s bread. This is a slight variation on the theme, because I have added a teaspoonful of baking soda to lift the...

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Cooking tools:

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown or granulated sugar
  • 2 cups currants or mixed dried fruit
  • ⅓ cup chopped mixed candied peel
  • 2½ cups freshly made strong tea, cooled and strained if necessary
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 lb rhubarb, cut into 1-in pieces
  • 1 tsp mixed apple-pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

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