Bara Brith Bread Recipe

Name: Bara Brith Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

/ - 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

1
Combine 1 1/4 flour and the other dry ingredients (first five).
2
In a saucepan heat buttermilk, sugar, butter and salt just until warm (115-120 degrees F), making sure butter is melted; stir constantly.
3
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.
4
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).
5
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).
6
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: / - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Bara Brith Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bara Brith Bread

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