Bara Brith
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.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
43 g
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Cholesterol
23 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
0 g
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Sodium
261 mg
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Sugar
25 g
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Fat
1 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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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.
02 Step
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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.
03 Step
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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.
04 Step
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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.
05 Step
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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.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Lane Stoltenberg
Mar 4, 2025Easy to follow and the result is a delicious, authentic Welsh tea bread. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Demetris Haag
Feb 13, 2025I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. I love adding a bit of orange zest for extra brightness.
Kareem Pagac
Feb 5, 2025My family loves this recipe! I doubled the batch and it was gone in a day!
Alessandro Williamson
Jan 23, 2025This recipe is a gem! The tea-soaked fruit makes it so moist and flavorful.