Bara Brith Recipe
Bara brith is a traditional Welsh tea bread that is loved for its rich flavor and moist texture. It's a delightful treat that captures the essence of Welsh baking.
Ingredients
- Mixed dried fruit such as sultanas, raisins, and currants
- Strong hot tea
- Self-raising flour
- Mixed spice
- Dark brown sugar
- A beaten egg
- Honey for glazing
Instructions
- Soak the mixed dried fruit in hot tea overnight
- Sift the self-raising flour and mixed spice into the soaked fruit
- Add the beaten egg and mix well to form a thick batter
- Pour the batter into a lined loaf tin and spread it evenly
- Bake in a preheated oven for about an hour, or until cooked through
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin
- Warm honey and brush it over the cooled bara brith for a glossy finish