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Speckled bread (Bara brith)

A traditional Welsh bread - speckled with dried fruit.

What you need

20 g fresh yeast
250 ml milk, warmed
350 g strong plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mixed spice
25 g lard
50 g caster sugar
225 g currants
175 g sultanas
25 g mixed peel, chopped

Method

  1. Cream the yeast. Add the warm milk and blend well. Leave to stand for 10 min, or until the surface is covered with bubbles.

  2. Meanwhile, sift the flour with the salt and mixed spice. Rub in the lard or butter. Add the sugar, the fruit, peel and then the yeast liquid.

  3. Mix with a knife then your hands and check the consistency as flours do vary slightly in the amount of liquid they absorb. The dough should be soft and pliable. If too dry, add a little more warm milk, or milk and water.

  4. Continue kneading until smooth. This can be done by hand or with the dough hook of an electric mixer. If kneading by hand use the heel or base of the palm.

  5. To check when the dough is adequately kneaded, simply press the dough with a floured finger. If the impression stays, then the dough requires more kneading. If it is ready, the impression will come out. Do NOT over-knead.

  6. Place back in the bowl. Cover with oiled cling film or a cloth and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.

  7. Preheat oven to 190°C.

  8. Knead again. This stage is known as 'knocking-back' the dough. Then form into a rectangular shape to fit into a lightly greased and warmed 1.15 - 1 3/8 kg loaf tin. Cover the top of the tin with oiled cling film and leave for 35 min, or until the dough has risen to the top of the tin.

  9. Place the bread in the oven for 45-50 min or until well risen and firm. To test, remove from the tin and knock the base, the bread should sound hollow. Allow to cool then slice and serve.

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  • Preparation20 minutes
    Cook45 minutes
    Waiting »1 hour, 35 minutes
    Prove1 hour, 35 minutes
    Total2 hours, 40 minutes
  • Energy2577 kcal/serving
    Fat3.34 g/serving
    Carbohydrates490.88 g/serving
    Glycaemic Index63
    Glycaemic Load312.98
  • Speckled bread  (Bara brith)

Serving suggestion

Simply with butter.

Cook's tip

If using easy blend dried yeast, use the amount recommended on the

Guideline Daily Amounts
Per portionPer 100gMenWomen
Energy (kj)10780932104758350
Energy (kcal)257722225002000
Protein (g)69.05.96
Carbohydrate (g)50443.6345275
Fat (g)38.73.349570
Fat (saturated) (g)14.31.24
Fibre (g)22.21.92
Sodium (mg)1358117
Salt (equivalent) (g)3.400.2975
Per PortionPer 100gRDA
Vitamin A (µg)22119.2800
Vitamin B-12 (µg)1.000.091
Vitamin B-6 (mg)1.190.102
Vitamin C (mg)44938.960
Vitamin D (µg)0.000.00266
Vitamin E (mg)2.000.1710
Zinc (mg)6.500.5615
Calcium (mg)68659.3800
Folate (mcg)103489.4200
Iron (mg)26.32.2714
Magnesium (mg)26122.6300
Niacin (mg)37.03.2018
Pantothenic acid (mg)5.770.506
Riboflavin (mg)3.680.321.6
Phosphorous (mg)1195103800
Thiamin (mg)3.850.331.4

This recipe is:

  • Corn freeCorn-free
  • Egg freeEgg free
  • Peanut freePeanut free
  • Shellfish freeShellfish free

What the text colours mean:

  • Low in fat
  • High in fibre
  • Rich source
  • Known source

This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.

The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable

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Diet
Allergy and intolerance profile
Corn freeCorn-free
Egg freeEgg free
Peanut freePeanut free
Shellfish freeShellfish free
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Occasion
Convenience
Meal type
Bread
Main ingredient
Cuisine style
British traditional
European.welsh
Cheffy specials
Classic recipe
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