Irish Tea Bread

I found this recipe in a twinings tea advertorial and thought it sounded interesting, posted here for safekeeping!!

Soak fruit in the prepared tea overnight.

When ready to bake , preheat oven to 150.

C and grease & line a 20cm sqyare cake pan.

Stir brandy & sugar into fruit mixture until dissolved and then stir in the eggs.

Gradually fold in flour and spice and combine until mixture is smooth.

Pour into a pan & bake for one hour.

Remove from oven & cover with foil and bake for a further 30 minutes.

Set aside to cool for approx 30 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Store for 24 hours before slicing.

Serve with butter & a cup of tea.

dried mixed fruit, tea, brandy, dark brown sugar, eggs, self-raising flour, mixed spice