IRISH TEA BRACK 
Good hot from the oven or stored in a tight container 1 to 2 weeks.

2 lb. raisins
1 lb. brown sugar
3 c. leftover or freshly made tea.

Soak raisins and sugar in tea overnight or for several hours. Next day, add alternately,

4 c. flour
3 beaten eggs
3 level tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. mixed sweet spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice

Turn into greased 8 x 4 x 3 inch high pans or other baking pans. Bake 90 minutes at 300 degrees. When cool may be glazed with melted honey. If desired, a teaspoon or two of marmalade may be added to the batter.

Total preparation time is only 10 minutes, although one must wait several hours for raisins to soak.

 

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