Mamgu's Bara Brith

Recipe

This recipe was contributed to the Young Hercules University by cadet Aimee.

Ingredients

300 gms(10 oz.) sultanas/raisins/currants bowl of hot water 90 gms (3 oz.) brown sugar 375 gms (12 oz.) self-raising flour (brown or white) 1 tsp. mixed spice 1 large egg

Instructions

• this is my Ambrosia ^_^ translated means 'Nanna's Speckled Bread,' and it is the most delicious thing in the world. i could quite happily live on it. anyway, on with the recipe.
• soak the dried fruit in the water and leave overnight.
• next day, set oven to 350 degrees 'f', grease and line a loaf tin (or any tin depending on the shape).
• strain liquid from fruit and, but strain it into another bowl as you'll need the liquid for later (see below).
• mix fruit with egg, flour, sugar and spice, adding liquid until mixture is a soft dropping consistency. then pour into tin.
• bake for 45 to 55 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.
• slice it thinly and spread a little butter to serve.

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