Tasty Traditional Welsh Bara Brith Recipe

Ingredients

Bara brith is a traditional Welsh tea loaf that’s treasured for its delicious flavor. This delicious treat is a great way to enjoy a bit of Welsh culture and delicious ingredients. To make bara brith, you'll need:

8 ounces of currants
8 ounces of sultanas
4 ounces of mixed peel
4 ounces of chopped almonds
1/2 cup of mixed spice
2 cups of mixed dried fruit
2 cups of strong black tea
2 eggs
8 ounces of soft brown sugar
12 ounces of self-raising flour
2 tablespoons of butter

Instructions

To begin, place the currants, sultanas, mixed peel and almonds into a large bowl. Pour the mixed spice over the top and stir until everything is combined. Next, pour the mixed dried fruit over the top of the mixture and stir until everything is combined. Heat the black tea and pour it over the mixture. Leave the mixture to soak for around 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Add the soft brown sugar and butter to the eggs and beat until everything is combined. Add the self-raising flour to the mixture and stir until everything is combined. Pour the mixture into the bowl containing the soaked fruit.

Grease and line a 9-inch cake tin. Place the mixture into the tin and bake in the preheated oven for around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Once cooked, leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve the delicious bara brith with a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect Welsh treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 294
Total fat: 6.5 grams
Saturated fat: 2.3 grams
Cholesterol: 28 milligrams
Sodium: 184 milligrams
Total carbohydrates: 50.7 grams
Dietary fiber: 2.8 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams

Conclusion

Bara brith is a traditional Welsh tea loaf that is treasured for its delicious flavor. This tasty treat is a great way to enjoy a bit of Welsh culture and delicious ingredients. It’s easy to make and it’s the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Bara brith is also relatively healthy and has a good nutritional profile. Give this traditional Welsh recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat.