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Bara Brith – Currant Bread

Rhyd Lewis, Ceredigion

This currant bread was baked for special occasions only – to celebrate Christmas and the New Year and for Harvest Home Suppers.

Rhydlewis, Cardiganshire.

Bread

The Recipe

You will need

  • seven pounds wholemeal flour
  • one and a half ounces dried yeast
  • a pinch of salt
  • one pound currants
  • a mixture of warm water and milk

Method

  1. Soften the yeast with a little warm water. 
  2. Work the currants into the flour, make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture. 
  3. Allow the yeast to become frothy and then proceed to mix the dough by adding the milk and water gradually to give a soft consistency. 
  4. Knead well and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour. 
  5. Shape into loaves, put them in greased tins and bake in a hot oven.
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