Bara Brith

Bara Brith

Bara brith is a traditional Welsh tea bread that’s easy to make and studded with dried fruit. I generally soak the raisins in breakfast tea, but feel free to experiment with flavors. Let the bread cool, then slice and butter for a delicious tea time treat!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
1 (2-pound) loaf
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot brewed tea
  • ¾ cup dried currants
  • ¾ cup golden raisins
  • ¾ cup demerara sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1
Pour hot tea over currants and raisins in a bowl; soak 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line a 2-pound loaf pan.

Step 3
Stir demerara sugar into tea and fruit mixture until dissolved completely; mix in flour and egg until completely integrated into a batter. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189
Calories
1g
Fat
43g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium261mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars25g
Protein4g
Vitamin C1mg 6%
Calcium91mg 7%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium279mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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