How Long Does Bara Brith Keep?
What is Bara Brith?
Bara Brith is a traditional Welsh fruitcake made with raisins, currants, and candied peel. It is a moist and spicy cake that is often served with coffee or tea. It is typically made with a combination of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, dried fruits, spices, and orange juice or brandy. The cake is usually baked in a loaf tin and can be served either warm or cold. It is a popular cake in Wales and is often served at birthday parties, afternoon tea, and other special occasions.
Ingredients for Bara Brith
The ingredients for Bara Brith include: - 2 cups of plain flour - 2 teaspoons of baking powder - 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves - 1 cup of light brown sugar - ½ cup of softened butter - 2 eggs - ½ cup of mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, and candied peel) - 2 tablespoons of orange juice or brandy - ½ cup of hot water
Instructions for Making Bara Brith
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) loaf tin. 2. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into a large bowl and mix together. 3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and light brown sugar together until light and creamy. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. 6. Add the dried fruits, orange juice/brandy and hot water and stir until combined. 7. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 8. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information for Bara Brith
Bara Brith is a fairly indulgent cake and is high in both fat and sugar. A 100g serving of Bara Brith contains approximately: - 270 calories - 11g of fat - 38g of carbohydrates - 13g of sugar - 3g of protein
How Long Does Bara Brith Keep?
Bara Brith is best eaten within a few days of baking, however it can be stored for up to a week. To store Bara Brith, it should be wrapped in parchment paper and then foil and kept at room temperature. If you want to keep it for longer, it can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, simply remove from the freezer and leave at room temperature for a few hours.
