Bara Brith

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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!

Submitted by Femmie London
Updated on April 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (2-pound) loaf
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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

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

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

  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.

  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 Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 279mg 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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