Mags makes Jim McDermott's Tea Brack
Mags makes Jim McDermott's Tea Brack: Today
Mags got this recipe from Jim McDermott, who is 93 years young! He still works in his pub- Jim McDermott's in Tullow, Co. Carlow. He makes a different cake for his customers every Wednesday evening, and they all taste it at 9pm.
Ingredients
300 ml cold tea
30ml whiskey
4oz brown sugar
9oz flour
1lb sultanas
1 tsp bread soda
1 tsp mixed spice
1 egg
Method
Soak the sugar and fruit overnight
Mix flour, bread soda and spice
Add egg.
Cook at 180 degrees 50-60 mins
Serve with a good lump of real butter and a strong cup of tea.
Top tip from Jim – very important to soak the fruit
