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Welsh Bara Brith
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Welsh Bara Brith

Welsh Bara Birth is a traditional Welsh tea loaf.

Preparation Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 30 minutes
Portions 1 Loaf
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
 

Welsh Bara Brith Ingredients

450 grams Strong White Bread Flour (Allinson) Strong White Bread Flour (Allinson)
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Mixed Spice
50 grams Light Muscovado Sugar (Billington's) Light Muscovado Sugar (Billington's)
100 grams Raisins
75 grams Currants
50 grams Mixed Peel
7 sachet Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson) Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson)
1 Happy Eggs Beaten Happy Eggs
75 grams Butter Melted
200 ml JUST MILK Warmed JUST MILK
2 tbsp Runny Honey To Glaze
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How to make Welsh Bara Brith

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  1. Place all of the ingredients (except the honey) into a mixer with a dough hook attached.
  2. Mix to a soft dough and knead for 5 minutes.
  3. If mixing by hand, put the dry ingredients into a bowl and sprinkle on the yeast. Mix to a soft dough with the egg, butter and milk. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes. method tip
  4. Shape into a large circle and place onto a greased baking sheet.
  5. Leave to prove until double in size. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/Gas Mark 5 method tip
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. method tip
  7. Glaze with the honey and serve while still warm.
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Read all reviews (1) | Average rating: 5 stars

"Diolch yn Fawr! Excellent results right from the first attempt and now a regular product of my kitchen. Much loved by family and friends who keep asking me to bake more. "

27-12-2009 | Author: Dafyddapcennydd | 5 stars

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