Bara brith

Name: Bara brith
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 14 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 450g/1lb dried mixed fruit; 250g/9oz brown sugar; 300ml/½ pint warm black tea, strained; 2 tsp mixed spice; 450g/1lb self-raising flour; 1 free-range egg, beaten

Instructions

Prep:12hCook:2h

Bara brith, meaning ‘mottled bread’ in Welsh, is a traditional tea cake that is sometimes made with yeast – this version omits it, making it super easy. It has a wonderfully sticky texture and is best spread with plenty of butter.

Updated at: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:34:44 GMT