I am making a barmbrack this weekend :) Have always had shop bought so I am excited to see how the homemade version turns out!

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Awh Ciara I’m so excited for you 😍 the taste and how moist the loaf is doesn’t compare 🥰 really hope you enjoy it please let me know how it goes 💞☺️

My eyes, mouth, nose, and stomach enjoyed this recipe. Thanks, Always Thinking

We have traditional tea bread in Wales as well and we call it Barabrith :-) all of us have slightly different recipes like i follow my Nain ( North west wales word for granny ) where I will soak the mix fruit but also add the brown sugar and spoon of black treacle and mix it all together and let it steep over night in the hot black tea and following morning I will crack 1 large egg and sift the flour and mix spice in too the bowl where the soaked fruit is in and mix it all together till I see it’s combined. And then transfer to a loaf tin and bake for 1 hour or so and yes I can tell when mine is cooked by the smell it’s that it’s ready to come out of the oven :) Let it cook and slice with lots of welsh salted butter xx Another recipe that some use in barabrith is using yeast !

Yours is the only recipe I’ve seen that comes up dark enough after baking. You need all that flavour! Love it.

@ariainman6691

3 ай бұрын

IS THER NO OIL? BUTTER? SHORTENING PLEASE????

I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THIS ASAP! Love the winter spices

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Whooo let me know how it goes!

Oh my! I made this barmbrack yesterday.. I was going to a birthday party for an Irish friend, so thought I'd make it as a gift. It brought back childhood memories of being in Ireland with my granny ♥️. It was received with rapture. It cut beautifully and the fruit was super juicy. It was loved so much I made another one today, I had ran out of mixed spice but fortunately had enough individual spices to make my own. Warm, out of the oven slathered with butter. Ohhhmygod. Amazing. Its going to be a regular bake now. Thank you for sharing and the easy to follow video. ♥️

Lovely

Thank you Sinead. I knocked this up this evening after dinner. Followed your very clear instructions exactly, except that I used a circular pan about 15cm (6 inches) diameter and 8cm (3 inches) high. After 45 minutes I inserted a wireless meat thermometer into the middle of the cake and stopped the baking when the internal temperature reached 92C (198F). This is my rule of thumb for fruity cakes. Cooking time was about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's delicious! It brought back memories of my childhood in the early 1960s: afternoon tea with great aunts and Irish Catholic nuns here in Australia. I'm from mostly Irish stock: Tipperary/Limerick on one side and An Clochán Liath on the other. I used Assam tea as I find its flavour is most similar to the tea of my childhood. I reckon it won't last 24 hours in my house! The recipe's a keeper.

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

That's such a beautiful comment to read! Thank you for sharing. I'm so happy it brought back wonderful memories!

Thank you so much for this beautiful recipe yet you were so easy to understand even if Someone has never cooked before they would easily understand it came across it last night right Soaked the fruit in the tea got everything else ready made it first thing this morning it is wonderful i am 75 live in New Zealand originally from Wales so I now my Fruitcake this has to be one of the best fruit cakes I have ever tasted so anybody else watching it go make it you will love it the only thing can’t stop at one slice Take care of everybody if you’re in lockdown I’m thinking about you Keep safe and happy baking

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Christine this is just a lovely comment thank you so much for writing! I really appreciate your kind words and I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thinking of you and yours, stay safe and enjoy the festive period coming up! x

I've made this every year since I first saw your recipe and I must say that this recipe has become my favorite! The color, the flavor, the incredible smell of this Barmbrack is incredible. This year I also added some candied orange peel to the fruit (not soaked overnight, added to the batter before baking) and they were a marvelous addition. For my fellow US-based bakers out there - if you can do so, don't skip the Mixed Spice. There are good recipes out there for putting it together if it's not available in your area (it wasn't in mine). That spice mixture really makes a flavor difference. This is an outstanding recipe and a yearly tradition. Thank you so much for sharing, Sinead!

I am obsessed with this recipe thanks so much!

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I am drooling over this

@ariainman6691

3 ай бұрын

NO OIL? WHAT? IS THIS RECIPE COMPLETE???

I made this last year and it was so delicious! Thank you. I am making it again tomorrow. Raisins are soaking. Can’t wait!

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so brilliant to hear thank you for letting me know 😍❤️

My new motto is Watch, Bake, Eat, Repeat. Yummmmm

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

That's a motto to live by thanks Dean!

Absolutely magical ☘☘☘

@SineadDavies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

My aunt used to make a loaf that was very similar to this, and I have been looking for a recipe to try and re-create the loaf she made... This looks to be that recipe. Thank you so much for the recipe...

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! I'm so happy to hear that! :) Hope it goes well!

I love the way you fold that parchment paper!

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! :) I have a full video on how to fit that into the tin to make a reusable bread tin liner if you're interested!

Yumm! I’ve got to make this. Thank you.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Polly hope you enjoy!!

Awesome recipe. Whenever I am over working in Ireland around Hallowe'en time I always make sure I take home at least half a dozen of these bracks. I love them, as does my family and it always makes me laugh when we find the ring. Something that would close a bakery down in the UK 😂😂

Wonderful! Thank you. I am going to try this and will come back to you.

Thank you for a wonderful demonstration,going to make it tomorrow . Sandy

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Sandy I hope it turned out great! :)

I will make this, it looks amazing🎉 Thank you for posting!!!

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! :)

Thank you for this lovely recipe. Is so easy😍

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Of course Orlando, enjoy!:)

Looks Scrumptious 😋

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jenny I hope you enjoy! 💖

Made it years ago...looks gorgeous...must make again...thanks for reminding me how good it is..yum yum!!!😁😋😋😋

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Yeayyyy happy to provide the reminder 🤣 enjoy!😍❤️

This was a wonderfully evocative moment for me, I even made a point of buying Irish butter. It was just as good as I’d enjoyed in Ireland, thank you.

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

So so happy to hear that! Thank you for your lovely comment :)

Absolutely delicious!!! 🤤

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear! 💖

Thanks for the recipe made it on Sunday turn out lovely.

@ariainman6691

3 ай бұрын

DID YOU ADD SHORTEING? SUGAR? IS THIS RECIPE COMPLETE????

Thank you so much for the recipe, will try it tomorrow 🙏 greets from Croatia Sinead!

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Mark! I hope you will love it! ❤️☺️

Sinead, you got me out of my bread baking slump with your Traditional Irish Brown Bread, I made three loaves and it tasted and turned out Perfectly with your Beautiful instructions! Just like the loaf I enjoyed in Ireland last year :) I Subscribed and now am excited to try this Traditional loaf . One thing i did really like is that with the Brown Bread recipe you had all the ingredients shown with measurements - So i could take one easy screenshot (LOL).

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment! That has really made my day :) Thank you for subscribing that means a lot AND I appreciate your feedback I have popped the recipe into the description for you to screenshot I hope that's helpful 💖💖

Awesome! Thank you so much

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

A fantastic recipe it's become a family favourite just making for the second time and your recipe is just perfect. Thank you and keep up the great work. Best wishes to Ireland from the country of dorset.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Clive I'm delighted to hear it! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Best wishes to you and yours! 💕

Never heard of Barmbrack. It looked delicious. Your instructions were very clear. Greetings from New Jersey, USA!

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! Really appreciate the feedback. Greetings back from Ireland! 💕

Just made your tea bread and taken it out of the oven. It looks just like yours (but I did use English breakfast tea) and I can’t wait for it to cool so I can try it. Best of all my kitchen smells just like my mother’s did on baking day bringing back lots of happy memories. Look forward to trying more of your recipes here in New Zealand - Graeme

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Graeme this comment makes my heart so happy! It's a privilege to bring you those good memories. I hope it tasted wonderful. I look forward to bringing you more recipes☺️

Have tried different Barmbrack recipes a few times and it always turned out flat. This one is perfect. It looks like a loaf of bread as opposed to a deflated cake. Every instinct as a baker says not to put the egg into the flour first or use hot tea in the batter... I am glad I ignored those instincts because it works!

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel that is fantastic! I'm so glad to hear it. Yes your bakers instinct is to NOT do this lol. Glad it worked out and you had a successful loaf! MADE MY DAY!

Have to have a go at this looks well nice.mmm

@SineadDavies

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Let me know how you get on :)

Brilliant

@SineadDavies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pauline!

Well I am very pleased with this recipe. I am very full right now having had two slices. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! :)

@denisemotley6639

10 ай бұрын

@@SineadDavies You are very welcome. 👍🙏🏼

This is such a beautiful traditional recipe I am so excited for you guys to try it!

@Hoireabard

2 жыл бұрын

tá an bia an-bhlasta!

Have used this recipe several times now and the results are excellent. I find with my oven a baking time of 1 hr 20 mins works best at 170deg C placing a foil cover over the top after one hour as advised by Sinead.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to write :)

I came very nicely thank you ❤

I would add walnuts, shaved almonds all over the top and dribble lots of icing sugar on top after the oven. Then toast it with butter. Heaven 👍

Hi will make it eggless. Thanks. Stay safe.love from South Africa.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Just be sure to add another binding agent to make sure your loaf doesn't fall apart! Stay safe! :)

Just made this today for the first time. It’s in the oven as I’m writing this 🤞🤞🤞The batter tasted really nice and I think I got the consistency close to your video. We’ll be having it here in Madrid later today. Thanks Sinead I’m now subscribed

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Ger that is an absolutely wonderful comment for my Monday morning! I'm so pleased it's going well so far! If you have any questions please let me know and I hope I can get back to you on time. Thanks again so much for the kind words and I have no doubt it will be DELICIOUS! :)

@gerlawlor9835

3 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies Thanks Sinead. It went down a treat with my Spanish family, they’ve never had it before. One question though as I’m now baking more, my second attempt only rose on one side it looks like a VW campervan. The other two are fine. Any idea why this would happen? I tagged you into Instagram too.

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ger! That’s so great to hear 👏🏻🎉 My best guess would be (this has happened before but not with this particular loaf) that the raising agent wasn’t mixed enough through the mixture ☺️ It will taste fine it’ll just look a bit funky! I reckon double check the mixing of the raising agent into your dry ingredients. If that doesn’t solve the issue my second guess would be to check your self raising flour and baking powder are both in date as that can affect the rise a lot. Thirdly if that doesn’t work I’d say check the seal on the oven as the temperature may just have become a bit uneven if heat is escaping at one zone 🥰 I hope that’s somewhat of a guide!

@gerlawlor9835

3 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies Thanks Sinead, May well be the seal, sure it adds to the rustic ness 😜

Hi .I love fruit cake.I put fruit in everything muffins, cup cakes. Will make eggless. Love from South Africa .

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sushila:) Sounds lovely just make sure to use an alternative binding agent so your bread doesn't fall apart!

@sushilashukla1289

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .any suggestions

I put mine in the oven a few minutes ago, got to wait an hour... the problem is I can’t wait to try it 😃😃 It is the first time I am trying this recipe, hope it goes well! Thank you and greetings from Germany

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Claudia that’s amazing 😍 how did it turn out? 😋 thank YOU! Hello from a rainy Ireland! ❤️

@claudiap684

3 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!!!! A pitty I can’t upload a pic. Do you have a recipe for an Irish Christmas pudding? Was twice in Ireland! My body returned to Germany but my heart stayed there

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic Claudia! I’d love to see it if you want to pop it on Instagram maybe?😍 links to my pages are in the description! I do have a Christmas cake recipe but not a pudding I’m afraid 🤗 could be a recipe idea for this Christmas coming! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmaOqdmIqrvTdaQ.html

Exactly like our Welsh bra brith. Also translated as speckled bread.

From indiaaa❤️❤️

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

I will definitely make this. Looks delicious😋😋. By the way, has anybody told you that you look like Lacey Chabert, an American actress and very popular in Hallmark channel? You really look like the younger version. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant Delia thank you so much! No I have never gotten that before I must look her up ☺️❤️❤️

@deliadsantiago9895

3 жыл бұрын

Made this last night and came out delicious 😋😋. And yes you should look her up. You do look like her. Very pretty. And thanks again for the recipe. Big hit this morning.

The cognate in Welsh would be ‘bara brech’ = speckled bread. The modern Welsh version of this is called bara brith which also means speckled bread.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

So interesting! Thank you so much for sharing that info :)

I like spiced loaves and not too much sugar

Hello Sinead wishing you & your family are safe & well 💗 Thanks so much for the above recipe, it was a huge success, made it in a 9" tin so there was plenty to go round with cups of tea ! What's the best way to store self raising/plain flour in my cupboard ? 🤔 Also could I use this recipe for a Christmas cake ? 😋 This really is a delicious cake & smells amazing too. Take care 🌸 & stay safe.👩‍🍳

@SineadDavies

Жыл бұрын

Louisa hello! :) All good here and hope all is well with you and yours. That's great I'm so happy! I would store it in an air tight container if you could at all - I got some containers off Amazon and they work quite well! You could absolutely make this as a Christmas cake! But I have a separate Christmas cake recipe if that is of interest 😋 kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmaOqdmIqrvTdaQ.html&ab_channel=SineadDavies

Hi this looks so great! Do you have written instructions for this recipe? It would be great help. Would live to give it a try tomorrow.

You don't need to keep all night ,other people do only for 20 minutes soak fruit. Good cake.

@SineadDavies

Жыл бұрын

Just depends on the person I guess! Good to know :)

Hi Sinead Love the video/recipe. Do you have the method, worrried with me trying to scramble and write it down from the video I might make a mistake 😂

Hi Sinead, just the recipe I'm looking for. The shop bought bracks are less appealing by the year. I would love to know how you make the tin lining with the handles, if you can. Thanks

@SineadDavies

8 ай бұрын

Hi Patricia 🥰 thanks so much for your comment! If you watch this video here I go through making the liner ☺️ I hope it’s helpful! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXys0serfMW4pdo.htmlsi=2JSO0qVkxstVArSz

Hi Sinead, thank you so much for this lovely recipe. Just subscribed to your channel. I'd like to ask you which kind of spice I need to use (I hope I can find them here in Italy :) ). Thanks again

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carlo!:) the spice is a mix of Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmeg, Turmeric. I've always purchased mine from the store as it is quite a delicate (and expensive blend). You can search for Goodalls online it's a very good brand:)

@carlodichiacchio4043

3 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies Hi Sinead, thank you so much. I'll follow your suggestion. Hope I could make it :)

Lovely! Do you have a recipe for saffron loaf please?

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joy! I currently do not but I will be working on one!:)

Very interesting and I love original traditional recipes. How could I replace the egg in order to have a vegan version? Love

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you you so much!! ❤️ If you wanted a vegan version you could replace the egg with a flax egg (1tbsp flaxseed and 3tbsp water and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken) or even 1/4 cop applesauce!

@dukenegju

2 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies Oh great! Thanks a lot dear! Love

This looks amazing! It's really like a fruitcake. I'm surprised there is no fat in the recipe. Is it still good after a few days?

It should be called Hallo'een Brack.

It looks a lovely brack what size tin did you use for this recipe Patricia obrien 🇮🇪

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Patricia! I used a 1lb loaf tin which is 900g :)

All I’ve got is plain flour and bicarbonate of soda, Sinead can you recommend how much of each should I use, also I’ve only got a gas oven and what gas number would you suggest please

Can you use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising since you also add baking powder and salt or would we need to add even more baking powder if using regular flour?

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! You hit the nail on the head. As this is quite a dense and heavy loaf containing lots of fruit you really do need the self raising flour plus baking powder to give it the lift it needs to rise:)

Could u tell me if you do not have self raising flour she only use plain flour,

Hi. What does the baking powder do? I'm seen one or two other similar recipes but they omit the baking powder?

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The baking powder gives it a bit of a rise and some air which can be tough to get into such a dense bread☺️

Is it okay to add a little vinegar to the soaked dried fruits?

What is the difference betwen this, Bara Brith, or Lincolnshire Plum Cake?

@SineadDavies

10 ай бұрын

Very similar! Just different cultures making their own version :)

The mad head on it

What is in the spice mix?

Looks delicious! I have seen another one similar, but using 2 eggs and marmalade jam instead. I saw this through a clip on escape to the country in Wales! :)

I understand the word raisins but I could not figure out what the other dried fruit was. Can anybody help me with that?

The mixed fruit was already in a bowl, but were then transfered to..an identical bowl! The mind boggles......

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Mind boggling lol :)

Can someone please convert this to cup and teaspoon?

In Italy they call it PANETTONE!!

Beatiful , mixed spiced ? Cinnamon ?

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! mixed spice is a mix of cinnamon, coriander, cloves, fennel, ginger and bay leaves 🥰 If it’s helpful the brand I use is Goodalls 🥧☺️

One question... What is in the mixed spices..?

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! Mixed spice is basically a mixture of Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmeg, Turmeric so lots of yummy spices! The brand I used is goodalls if that is helpful!:)

Where can I find the recipe? Please

How well does it keep? Is next day ok?

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’ll stay good for 3/4 days if wrapped well in an airtight container 🥰

@mattsmith-ri3lp

2 жыл бұрын

I've made my own butter today also. My tastebuds are excited

sindead is that an auld piercing ya have in the auld tounge there?

Recipe please

why do you use so much sugar together with sultanas and raisins? can we swap it with dates?

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question Maris. Unfortunately using dates would change the consistency, bake time and generally the recipe overall. It wouldn't taste like a traditional Irish barmbrack. But it's totally up to you if you'd like to try something new with it:)

omg she is so damn cute

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good looking loaf isn’t it 🤣

Where is the recipe? I like to see it to learn how to do it

I wish this recipe included American standard measurements--cups, teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces.

wierd i always make it on winter soltice

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Amazing how the traditions vary ☺️

It looks delish but it will be to much time to try to convert it to cups and Tablespoons. I have tried to do that before and it didn't turn out so well. 😢 Please include the measurements in cups for the Americans.

What is mix spice?

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shooti! Spice mix or mixed spice is a finely balanced combination of Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmeg, Turmeric - I love to use the brand Goodalls :)

@shootitamboo7553

2 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies thanks!

That seems too heavy on the fruit for me, but I'm looking forward to trying it with a bit less.

@SineadDavies

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this loaf is definitely packed full of fruit:) I hope it goes well for you and suits your taste better

What exactly is mixed spice?

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike mixed spice is a mix of cinnamon, coriander, cloves, fennel, ginger and bay leaves 🥰 If it’s helpful the brand I use is Goodalls 🥧☺️

@mikemaloney4214

3 жыл бұрын

@@SineadDavies Go raibh maith agat as Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá !

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh tá fáilte Mike! Iontach 🥰

B

Why didn't you put in cups ...

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

We don’t use cops as a measurement in Ireland :) sorry about that!☺️

@user-ld5fo6zg2j

3 жыл бұрын

Really sad...

@SineadDavies

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say if you Google the grams the cups will come up 😃 🤞

@user-ld5fo6zg2j

3 жыл бұрын

I will go to the next receipe who has done in cups..

Sad to hear of a Halloween connection.

There is NO Shortening???? PLEASE ? IS THIS RECIPE COMPLETE?

Although you sound Irish .... you talk pure American idiom. Its weird.