Mary Berry Bara Brith Recipe
Mary Berry's Bara Brith recipe is a delightful Welsh tea bread, rich with fruits and spices. Soaked in tea overnight, it offers a deep and fragrant flavor. With its moist texture and speckled appearance, this traditional treat is perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner, Mary Berry's recipe is simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup oil (coconut,vegetable, or canola)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 large Egg
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries + 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 120 gm confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl,whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dryingredients aside.
- In a separate bowl,combine the oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemonzest, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl,gently toss the blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour to coat them. Fold theflour-coated blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter intothe prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Remove the pan fromthe oven and let the bread cool for about 20 minutes. Carefully remove thebread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the bread hascooled, prepare the zesty lemon glaze. In a bowl, whisk together theconfectioners' sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the lemon juicequantity to achieve the desired consistency.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread, allowing it to spread and set for about 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and serve the tangy Blueberry Lemon Bread with Zesty Lemon Glaze.