Bara Brith (Currant Bread) Welsh Recipe

Name: Bara Brith (Currant Bread) Welsh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound mixed dried fruit; 4 ounces candied orange peel; 1 pint water warm; 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice; 2 pounds flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 ounces lard; 1 ounce yeast, active dry fresh; 1/2 pound sugar demerara; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

1
Oven: 450F, Gas Mark 8 for 15 minutes: 375F, Gas Mark 5 for 45 minutes.
2
Soak the fruit and candied peel in the water with the spice.
3
Leave to steep in a warm place and use the warm spicy, strained water to mix the dough.
4
Sift the flour and salt and rub in the lard; cream the yeast with the sugar and a little of the spiced water; mix this into the flour, together with the eggs and use enough of the water to give a firm, yet elastic dough.
5
Knead well, leave to rise and knock back; blend in the drained fruit and knead again.
6
Shape the dough into loaves and set into greased 1 lb tins in a warm place to prove; bake, reducing the temperature after the first 15 minutes.
7
Originally, in some recipies, the fruit content would have been fresh currants or blackberries.

1130

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound mixed dried fruit, 4 ounces candied orange peel, 1 pint water warm, 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice, and more.

Yes, Bara Brith (Currant Bread) Welsh 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bara Brith (Currant Bread) Welsh

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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