Bara Brith Bread
Discover the charm of traditional Welsh baking with this easy-to-make Bara Brith Bread, a moist and fruity tea loaf steeped in history and flavor. Packed with plump mixed dried fruits soaked overnight in robust black tea, this classic recipe delivers a rich, aromatic slice with hints of warm mixed spice. The simple batter combines self-raising flour, light brown sugar, and a single egg for a tender, cake-like texture that’s baked to perfection. Serve it sliced and slathered with butter for a comforting teatime treat or enjoy it on its own as a naturally sweet snack. Whether you’re embracing Welsh heritage or just indulging in something deliciously different, this loaf is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 ml Strong black tea, brewed and cooled
- 300 g Mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, sultanas, and currants)
- 100 g Light brown sugar
- 225 g Self-raising flour
- 2 tsp Mixed spice
- 1 large Egg
- Butter for greasing (optional)
Instructions
Place the mixed dried fruits in a large mixing bowl and pour the brewed black tea over the fruits. Stir to combine, cover the bowl, and allow the fruits to soak overnight or for at least 6 hours to plump up.
Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan) or 340°F. Grease and line a 2lb (900g) loaf tin with parchment paper.
In the bowl with the soaked fruits (including the remaining tea), add the light brown sugar and mix well until dissolved.
Sift the self-raising flour and mixed spice into the bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, then stir it into the mixture until everything is fully incorporated. The batter should be thick but pourable.
Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Lightly tap the tin on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve with butter or on its own. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2004 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.4 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2808 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
