Bara Brith - Currant or Speckled Bread Recipe

Name: Bara Brith - Currant or Speckled Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). flour; 6 oz (168 grm). lard or butter or mixed; 8 oz (224 grm). raisins; 8 oz (224 grm). currants; 1/2 oz (14 grm). yeast; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 6 oz (168 grm). brown sugar; 1 egg; 8 oz (224 grm). sultanas; 2 oz (56 grm). candied peel; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) mixed spice; Milk to mix

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). flour
6 oz (168 grm). lard or butter or mixed
8 oz (224 grm). raisins
8 oz (224 grm). currants
1/2 oz (14 grm). yeast
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
6 oz (168 grm). brown sugar
1 egg
8 oz (224 grm). sultanas
2 oz (56 grm). candied peel
1/4 tsp (1 ml) mixed spice
Milk to mix

1
Mix yeast with warm milk.
2
Rub the fat into the flour and mix the dry ingredients.
3
Make a well in the centre and add the yeast.
4
Mix into a soft dough, then cover and leave in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours to rise, till twice its original size.
5
Turn onto a floured board, place in greased tins, stand again in a warm place for about 20 minutes and bake in a moderately quick oven for 1 to 2 hours.
6
When cold, cut and butter as for ordinary loaf - thin slices with plenty of butter!

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). flour, 6 oz (168 grm). lard or butter or mixed, 8 oz (224 grm). raisins, 8 oz (224 grm). currants, and more.

Yes, Bara Brith - Currant or Speckled 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 - Currant or Speckled Bread

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