Bara Brith

Bara Brith
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    45

Embark on a culinary journey to Wales with Bara Brith, a comforting tea bread brimming with the sweetness of dried fruits. Infused with aromatic tea, this delightful loaf is perfect for slicing, buttering, and savoring during a cozy afternoon tea.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    261 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 8 hrs Infuse the Fruit (8-12 hours or overnight): In a mixing bowl, pour the hot tea over the currants and golden raisins. Ensure the fruit is fully submerged. Cover and let steep at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the fruit to plump and absorb the tea's essence.

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Recipe View 15 mins Prepare for Baking (15 minutes): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-pound loaf pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray. Line the bottom with a parchment paper sling, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Combine and Create the Batter (10 minutes): To the soaked fruit mixture, add the demerara sugar. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Incorporate the self-rising flour into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the beaten egg until a smooth batter forms.

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04 Step

Recipe View 43 mins Bake to Golden Perfection (40-45 minutes): Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the Bara Brith is a deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Cool and Serve (1 hour): Let the Bara Brith cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve with a generous spread of butter.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of mixed spice to the batter.
Experiment with different types of dried fruit, such as chopped dates or dried cranberries.
If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by combining 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Store cooled Bara Brith in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

Eloise Tillman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lane Stoltenberg

    Easy to follow and the result is a delicious, authentic Welsh tea bread. Perfect with a cup of tea!

  • Demetris Haag

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. I love adding a bit of orange zest for extra brightness.

  • Kareem Pagac

    My family loves this recipe! I doubled the batch and it was gone in a day!

  • Alessandro Williamson

    This recipe is a gem! The tea-soaked fruit makes it so moist and flavorful.

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