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Bara brith

Bara brith
Prepare
overnight
Cook
1 to 2 hours
Serve
Serves 8

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.

By Mary Hamilton

From The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best

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Ingredients

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Method

  1. In a large bowl soak the fruit and sugar in the strained tea and leave overnight.

  2. The next day, preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

  3. Mix the remaining ingredients into the fruit mixture and beat well.

  4. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 1½ hours or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.