Barmbrack
Barmbrack
Barmbrack (pronunciation: /ˈbɑːmˈbræk/), also known as bairín breac in Irish, is a traditional Irish bread baked with sultanas and raisins. The term "barmbrack" is derived from the Irish words "bairín" meaning loaf and "breac" meaning speckled, due to the inclusion of raisins in the bread.
Etymology
The term "barmbrack" originates from the Irish language, with "bairín" translating to loaf and "breac" meaning speckled. This is a reference to the bread's appearance, which is speckled with raisins and sultanas. The term was first used in the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Bread: A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.
- Raisin: A dried grape.
- Sultana (grape): A type of white, seedless grape of Turkish, Greek or Iranian origin.
- Irish cuisine: The style of cooking that originated from Ireland or was developed by the Irish people.
Pronunciation
The word "barmbrack" is pronounced as /ˈbɑːmˈbræk/.
See Also
- Soda bread: A variety of quick bread traditionally made in a variety of cuisines in which sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent instead of the traditional yeast.
- Irish soda bread: A type of soda bread which is popular in Ireland.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barmbrack
- Wikipedia's article - Barmbrack
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