Monday, March 14, 2016

Tea-Soaked Raisin Tea Brack



Ireland is known for their wonderful tea breads. Sometimes we call them tea cakes. Whatever the name, they are delicious and perfect to accompany a cup of tea. This recipe for tea-soaked raisin bread is called Irish Tea Brack. The Irish word 'breac' means speckled. So, you can just imagine what this delicious tea bread must look like! It's a simple and quick recipe, as long as you remember to start your raisins soaking the night before. Serve with butter and jam.

Tea-Soaked Raisin Tea Brack


1 1/2 cup raisins

1 cup brewed tea, strong and cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg or 1 vegan egg substitute
Rolled oats

Brew one cup of tea. Pour over raisins in a bowl. Cover and place in refrigerator for 8 - 10 hours.


Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir together until well mixed. Then, create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the egg, raisins, and tea. Stir until just combined. Then, pour into a loaf pan that has been buttered and dusted with flour. Sprinkle rolled oats on the top of the loaf. 


Place loaf in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Bake until the top is browned, about 1 1/2 hours. When done, cool slightly and remove from loaf pan and allow to complete cooling on a wire rack. 

5 comments:

  1. What a fun recipe - I love all these special holiday/special celebration recipes that are meaningful.

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  2. Yummy! I need to try this recipe too. So fun making yummy things again. Happy St Pat's.
    Linda

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  3. Hi Ladonna! So nice to know that you are still out there. Hope that all has been well. I have no raisins, but I have craisins and I believe that this recipe would work even for them. I'll brew my tea, have a cup and save a cup for soaking them tonight. Thank you for the yummy sounding recipe.

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  4. Made a loaf of this bread today and wanted you to know that it is delicious! I think it will make a fantastic piece of toast, too. Happy St. Pat's to you...

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  5. Sounds good. I am always surprised when I stop by and find a new post. Thanks for surprising me!

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