Bara brith
Bara brith is a traditional Welsh fruit loaf that is made with a mix of dried fruits, spices, and tea-soaked bread dough, giving it a unique and flavorful taste. It's often enjoyed sliced and spread with butter or jam.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, and sultanas)
- 1 cup black tea hot
- 1 ¾ cups self-raising flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
- 1 orange zest
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin with butter or oil.
- In a bowl, place the mixed dried fruits and pour the hot black tea over them. Allow them to soak for about 30 minutes until they become plump and juicy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, brown sugar, beaten egg, mixed spice, and orange zest. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add the soaked dried fruits (along with any remaining tea) to the flour mixture. Stir gently until the fruits are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the bara brith from the oven and let it cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cooled, you can slice the bara brith and enjoy it as it is or spread some butter or jam on top for an extra indulgence.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 83g (28%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mg (9%)Sodium: 30mg (1%)Potassium: 476mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 50IU (1%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 44mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
