Welsh Bara Brith Bread Recipe

What is Bara Brith?

Bara Brith is a traditional Welsh fruit bread that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a popular teatime treat in Wales and is often served with butter or cheese. It is traditionally made with a mix of dried fruit and spices, and is often flavoured with tea. Bara Brith is a loaf-style bread that is usually made in a round or oblong shape. It is often served warm and can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

-2 cups flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup butter, melted
-1/2 cup honey
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
-1/2 cup dark raisins
-1/2 cup currants
-1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
-1/2 cup chopped dates
-1/2 cup chopped figs
-1/2 cup chopped prunes
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
-1/2 cup chopped almonds
-1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
-1/2 cup chopped mixed peel
-1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
-1/2 cup brewed, cooled tea
-1/4 cup rum
-3 tablespoons demerara sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and honey. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to the butter and honey mixture.

3. In a third bowl, combine the dark raisins, currants, apricots, dates, figs, prunes, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, mixed peel, mixed candied fruit, brewed tea, rum and demerara sugar.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving provides the following nutrients:
-Calories: 343
-Protein: 5 grams
-Fat: 15 grams
-Carbohydrates: 47 grams
-Fiber: 2 grams
-Sodium: 246 milligrams
-Iron: 2 milligrams

Enjoy Your Bara Brith!

Bara Brith is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy it warm with a cup of tea or coffee, or as part of a light brunch. It can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Bara Brith is sure to be a hit!