Barmbrack / Bara Brith – Vegan and Oil Free

Barmbrack or Bara Brith

• 2 cups dried fruit (I use 1/2 cup each: raisins, currants, cranberries, and chopped apricots)
• 2 cups freshly brewed black tea
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 mashed banana
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1. Soak dried fruit in tea for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
4. Pour in fruit and tea mixture and stir until combined.
5. Pour batter into a parchment lined bread pan and bake for 1 hour (or until toothpick comes out clean).