Charlotte’s Tea Brack

Celebrating St Patrick's Day with this delicious Irish tea brack. It's wonderful served with fruit and cheese or simply a cup of tea.

Charlotte’s Tea Brack

Makes 1 x 900g/2lb loaf

Ingredients

400g sultanas (or a mix of sultanas, raisins and currants)

100g dried cherries (Glacé or dried sour cherries work)

300ml freshly brewed (and still hot) tea

1 tablespoon treacle (optional)

50g candied peel

200g light brown soft sugar

225g self-raising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 egg, beaten

Method

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