Bara Brith - Welsh Fruit Loaf
Bara brith, which translates to 'speckled bread,' is a traditional Welsh fruit loaf. The original recipe calls for a richly spiced dough enriched with dried fruits soaked in tea, giving it a unique, deep flavor. This bread is often part of the Welsh afternoon tea, and it's served buttered. With a history stretching back centuries, it is one of the best-known Welsh baked goods, which remains popular today during the festive season and family gatherings.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 8
450
g
Self-Raising Flour
100
g
Brown Sugar
250
g
Mixed Dried Fruit
300
ml
Black Tea
1
Egg
30
g
Honey
5
g
Cinnamon
2
g
Nutmeg
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Preparation Steps
1
Bring 300 ml of black tea to a boil, then pour it over the mixed dried fruit in a bowl. Let it soak for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the fruit to plump up.
2
In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3
Add the soaked fruit along with any remaining tea, then mix in the egg and honey.
4
Mix thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
5
Pour the batter into a greased or parchment paper-lined loaf tin.
6
Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C) and bake the loaf for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
