What is Bara Brith?

Bara brith is a Welsh fruitcake that is made with dried fruit, spices, and malt whisky. Sometimes it also goes by the name "speckled bread" due to how the cross-section of this bread looks with the raisins, currants and candied peel that are added to the dough.

The History of Bara Brith

Bara brith is a Welsh fruitcake that is thought to date back to the 1300s. It is believed to have originated in the Powys region of Wales.

There is no definitive answer to know who created this type of bread as bara brith bread can be made by a variety of people. However, one possible creator of this bread is Mrs. Bebb, a Welsh cook who wrote a cookbook called "The Welsh Cookery Book" in the early 1900s.

Ingredients in Bara Brith

The ingredients in bara brith bread can vary, but typically it includes dried fruit such as raisins, currants, and sultanas. It may also include spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and can be made with or without yeast.

Bara brith is typically served with a variety of different toppings or spreads. Some popular bara brith toppings include butter, jam, honey, or marmalade.

Bara Brith Nutitional Information

One slice of bara brith bread (28 grams) contains:

Calories: 140

Fat: 3.5 grams

Saturated fat: 1.5 grams

Cholesterol: 30 milligrams

Sodium: 190 milligrams

Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Fiber: 1 gram

Sugar: 10 grams

Protein: 3 grams

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