Aran Spiosrai (Irish Spice Bread)
Warm Irish spice bread studded with golden raisins and candied citron balances cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in every buttery slice.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minThis traditional Aran loaf fills your kitchen with the scent of warm spices and sweet raisins as it bakes to golden perfection.
The combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flours creates tender crumb, while corn syrup and butter keep it moist for days.
Mixed spice (equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice) gives that classic Irish warmth.
Slice it thick for breakfast with butter and jam, or serve alongside afternoon tea.
Pro Tips
- Make your own mixed spice by combining equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
- Melt butter with syrup over low heat to prevent scorching
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center
- Let the loaf cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts
Ingredients
Directions
- Mixed Spice: equal parts of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
Sift the flour with the soda and baking powder, and the mixed spice and ginger, then add the brown sugar, chopped peel and raisins mix.
Make a well in the center. Melt the butter with the syrup over low heat, then pour into the well in the mixture. Add the beaten egg and milk and mix very well. Pour into a greased 2-lb loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325℉ (160℃) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it tests done.
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