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a type of sweet bread that is popular in Ireland, traditionally made with a mixture of dried fruit, such as raisins and currants, and flavored with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg
What is "barmbrack"?
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish sweet bread that is typically made with a mixture of dried fruits, such as raisins, currants, and sultanas, and flavored with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The bread is often sweetened with sugar or honey and is sometimes enriched with eggs and butter, giving it a moist and tender texture. Barmbrack is typically served around Halloween and is a popular treat during the fall season. It is often sliced and served with butter or jam, or toasted and enjoyed with a cup of tea. In Irish tradition, barmbrack is also associated with divination and fortune-telling, with items such as a ring, a coin, or a piece of cloth baked into the bread
