Bara Brith Bliss
Bara Brith, which means "speckled bread" in Welsh, is a traditional fruit loaf that is perfect for teatime or as a sweet treat. This recipe for Bara Brith Bliss will guide you through making this delightful Welsh classic.
Ingredients
- 450g mixed dried fruit
- 300ml hot black tea
- 225g self-raising flour
- 175g light brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Instructions
- Place the dried fruit in a bowl and pour the hot tea over it. Let it soak overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, egg, and mixed spice.
- Add the soaked fruit (including any remaining tea) to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bara brith to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Loaf tin Mixing bowl Wire rack
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve slices of bara brith with a spread of butter and a cup of hot tea.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent treat, try toasting slices of bara brith and serving with a dollop of clotted cream.
Cost
$8