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Carol’s Barm brac (or Tea bread)

This recipe came from a reader in Devon. Easy to prepare, it is a great favourite with young and old alike.

INGREDIENTS

150g Raisins
150g Sultanas
150g Brown sugar
300g Flour
25g Ground Rice (semoule)
1 packet of yeast
1 packet of vanilla sugar
300ml of warm tea
1 Egg

PREPARATION

Put the fruit, sugar and left-over tea in a large bowl and cover.
Leave to soak overnight or for at least two hours during the day.
Set the oven 170 C or Gas 3.
Stir the fruit, sugar and tea.
Add the lightly beaten egg with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Place the mixture in a greased tin and bake for 1hr 15mins or until cooked in the middle.
Remove from the tin and place on a baking rack to cool.
Currants or chopped mixed peel can be used instead of raisins.