This is a quick and easy recipe anyone can make for the Easter holiday! Makes 4 loaves.
24 ounces beer
2 pounds brown sugar (dark)
1/2 cup butter
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
9 cups flour
1/4 cup baking powder
3 cups raisins
3 cups candied fruit of your choice
Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Lightly grease four loaf pans (nine by five)
In a saucepan over medium low, mix together the beer, sugar and butter. When sugar and butter has melted completely, remove from heat and set aside to cool. Once cooled, add in the beaten eggs and vanilla.
Mix together flour, baking powder, raisins and candied fruits in a separate bowl. Add in the wet mixture gradually, mixing alternately. Pour into greased loaf pans.
Bake for an hour and a half or until fully cooked and golden brown.