Back    Home

Aran Spiosrai (Irish Spice Bread) Ingredients: 10 ounces flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon equal portions of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 ounces light brown sugar 2 ounces candied citron, chopped 6 ounces plain or golden raisins 4 ounces butter 6 ounces Karo light corn syrup 1 large egg, beaten 4 tablespoons milk Directions: 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-pound loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F for 40-50 minutes, or until it tests done. This bread will keep moist for several days, and actually improves somewhat during this period.

Berry Shamrock Swag