Tea Brack

Baked Tea Brack (aka Irish Freckle Bread) again; this time in a 9" round. I love this bread; its easy and a great comfort food. Would be great in cold months too. The combination of dates, prunes, and raisons makes for a very moist, fruity bread. The Irish-style wholemeal flour gives it a unique and substantive body but not too dense. This time I remembered to add a sparkling sugar topping. Made two batches; gave one to the Buddhist center and the other to the club where I work out/swim. Too dangerous to keep this tasty bread at home:)