Barmbrack
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish sweet bread, often associated with Halloween, that is studded with dried fruits like raisins and sultanas. The dough is typically leavened with yeast or baking powder and can be flavored with spices like cinnamon and mixed spice. It is a dense, fruity loaf that is often enjoyed sliced and buttered.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a fruit bread, it is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the flour and the significant amount of dried fruit, which also provides dietary fiber and some iron. A typical slice (about 60-80g) contains roughly 180-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Barmbrack is famous for the tradition of baking small charms into the dough, such as a ring for marriage or a coin for wealth, with each item predicting the finder's fortune for the coming year.
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