Best 2 Bara Brith Recipes

Bara brith, a traditional Welsh tea bread, is a delectable treat that has captured the hearts of many with its unique blend of flavors and textures. Known for its moist and dense crumb, studded with plump, juicy currants and raisins, this delightful loaf offers a harmonious balance of sweetness from the dried fruits and a hint of spice from the mixed spice and cinnamon. Whether enjoyed as a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of tea or served as part of a hearty breakfast spread, bara brith is a culinary treasure that delights the senses and brings warmth to any gathering.

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BARA BRITH

Bara Brith image

A sweet, yeast-less Welsh bread studded with dried fruit. I generally soak my raisins in Irish breakfast tea, but feel free to experiment with flavors.

Provided by Femmie London

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup hot brewed tea
¾ cup dried currants
¾ cup golden raisins
¾ cup demerara sugar
1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Pour hot tea over currants and raisins in a bowl; soak 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a sheet of parchment paper and use it to line a 2-pound loaf pan.
Stir demerara sugar into tea and fruit mixture until dissolved completely.
Mix flour and egg into the tea and fruit mixture until completely integrated into a batter.
Spread batter evenly into the prepared bread pan.
Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 40 minutes. Cool in the bread pan 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 260.7 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

BARA BRITH BREAD

Bara Brith Bread image

From the Avon International Cookbook. According to the cookbook Bara Brith is welsh for Speckled bread. I guess it's because of the currants and/or raisins used in the recipe. If you buy active dry yeast in a small container like I do, use 2 teaspoons for the recipe. Rising of the dough is part of prep time, as you need to let it sit and rise.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

/ - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 egg
2/3 cup dried currants or 2/3 cup raisins

Steps:

Combine 1 1/4 flour and the other dry ingredients (first five).
In a saucepan heat buttermilk, sugar, butter and salt just until warm (115-120 degrees F), making sure butter is melted; stir constantly.
Add to flour mixture, adding the egg in as well. Beat on low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds. Then beat at high speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in currant or raisins and as much of the remaining flour as can be mixed with a spoon. Turn onot floured surface and knead in enough of the remaining flour to make moderately stiff dough (takes 6-8 minutes).
Shape into ball and place into a greased bowl, turning it over once. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 1/4 hours). Punch down and shape into a loaf. Put into a greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan, cover and let rise till nearly double (30 minutes).
Bake in oven at 375 degree F for 35-40 minutes, making sure to cover with foil the last 20 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.

Tips:

Use a good quality, strong bread flour for a sturdy loaf that will hold its shape.
If you don't have mixed spice, you can use a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Soak the dried fruit in tea for a richer flavor and to prevent it from becoming dry in the loaf.
Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the loaf tough.
Bake the loaf in a greased and lined loaf pan for a professional finish.
Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Bara brith is a delicious and versatile Welsh tea bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its unique combination of spices and dried fruits, it's a treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give bara brith a try - you won't be disappointed!