Barmbrack is a dense, spiced bread that’s speckled with dried fruit. Raisins are traditional, but you can also add glacé cherries or candied citrus peel. Tea gives the bread a lovely flavor, but some bakers add a bit of whiskey in place of some of the tea for a little more complexity. Makes 1 loaf, to serve about 8 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup dried currants 1 1/2 cups hot, brewed black tea 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar Arrange the raisins, golden raisins, and currants in a bowl and cover them with hot tea. Let them plump in the hot tea for about 4 hours. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Strain …