Irish Tea Brach (Fruit Loaf)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Enjoy a slice of traditional Irish Tea Brach (Fruit Loaf) with your morning cuppa!

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

35g

Fat

2.5g

Irish Tea Brach (also known as Fruit Loaf) is a traditional Irish recipe that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is often served as a breakfast or snack food, and is delicious when toasted and spread with butter or jam. The dried fruit and black tea provide natural sweetness and a range of health benefits, making it a healthier option than many store-bought sweet treats. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and can be enjoyed by the whole family!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan-forced) and line an 8-inch loaf pan with baking paper.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, dried apricots, raw sugar and black tea. Stir well to combine.
3.	Add the beaten egg to the fruit mixture and mix well.
4.	Add the self-raising flour and stir until all ingredients are combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to evenly spread it out.
6.	Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
7.	Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

PROS

Irish Tea Brach is a delicious and filling breakfast or snack option.

This recipe is quick and easy to make, with simple ingredients that can be found in most pantries.

The mixed dried fruit and apricots provide natural sweetness, making it a healthier option than many store-bought sweet treats.

CONS

Irish Tea Brach is a relatively high-calorie food, with a serving (1/10th of a loaf) containing around 250 calories and 35g of sugar.

It is important to enjoy this recipe in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains a variety of dried fruits, which are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
It also contains black tea, which has been linked to a range of health benefits including reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering cholesterol levels and improving mental alertness.

	250 g mixed dried fruit , any fruit combination can be used
	125 g dried apricots , chopped
	1 cup raw sugar
	1 cup strong black tea
	1 egg , beaten
	100 g self-raising flour