Bara Brith

Description

Often regarded as Wales' national fruitcake, bara brith (lit. speckled bread) is made by soaking dried fruit in strong black tea overnight and then folding it into a mixture of flour, brown sugar, eggs, marmalade, cinnamon, and mixed spices the following day. This traditional tea bread loaf is typically enjoyed fresh from the oven, but it can also be toasted and spread with Welsh salted butter. It is widely available in shops, bakeries, and tearooms all over Wales.