Bara Brith
Let's create a deliciously moist and flavorful Tea-Soaked Fruit Loaf! This recipe combines the sweetness of dried mixed fruit, the warmth of mixed spice, and the fragrant essence of Earl Grey tea, resulting in a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. Soaked in tea, each bite is bursting with fruity and aromatic notes. Enjoy a slice of this tender loaf with a cup of your favorite tea for a truly comforting experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 375g/13oz dried mixed fruit
- 1 medium orange
- 1 heaped tsp ground mixed spice
- 25g/1oz clear honey
- 225ml/8fl oz Earl Grey tea
- unsalted butter
- 1 medium free-range egg
- 1 large eating apple
- 175g/6oz wholemeal self-raising flour
- 200g/7oz white self-raising flour
Instructions
- Put the dried fruit, orange zest, mixed spice and honey into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot tea and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to soak for 4-5 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3. Lightly grease a 900g/2lb loaf tin with butter and line with baking paper.
- Mix in the orange juice, beaten egg and the grated apple with the soaked fruit. Fold in the sifted flour until completely combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the lined loaf tin and place into the oven on the middle shelf for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cover the cake tightly with a double layer of foil to prevent the top from browning too much. Continue to bake for a further 1½ hours, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the tin and transfer to a wire rack. Cover with a tea towel and set aside to cool completely.
Yield
Serves 8
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