Welsh Bara Brith

Bara Brith is a traditional Welsh tea bread. It is very simple and does not use a lot of ingredients. It is an unusual bread because it does not have to prove and this recipe does not contain yeast (although some recipes do) which makes the process even quicker. Most families have different versions of this recipe and although I don't have a family recipe, this one is pretty great.

Which size tin do I need?

This recipe uses a 2lb loaf tin. Usually, these come with the dimensions of 11cm wide, 8 cm high and 20cm long. However, these measurements can vary. If you are not sure, you could measure the volume. A 2lb tin usually holds 1110ml of water.

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Bara Brith

Ingredients:

· 400g Mixed Fruit

· 300ml Black Tea

· 250g Brown Sugar

· 400g Plain Flour

· 1 Egg

· 2tsp Mixed Spice

1) Brew 300ml of tea and pour over the mixed fruit and brown sugar. Leave in the fridge overnight.

2. The next day, preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celcius.

3. Add in the flour, mixed spice and the egg and mix until fully combined.

4. Line a 2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper. Then fill the tin.

5. Bake for an hour and then take out of the oven to add on some tinfoil to stop it from burning.

6. Bake for another half an hour to an hour until a skewer comes out clean. Baking time can vary a lot so make sure to keep a close eye on it.

7. Enjoy! Bara brith is best served with butter.