Gluten Free Tea Bread (Gluten Free Bara Brith)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
8 hrs
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
9 hrs
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Servings
16 slices
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
Gluten Free Tea Bread (Gluten Free Bara Brith)
Description
This Gluten Free Tea Bread adapts the traditional Bara Brith recipe using a mix of currants, raisins, and sultanas soaked overnight in strong hot tea and brown sugar to infuse moisture and flavor. The soaked fruit mixture combines with beaten egg, gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and baking powder to form a thick batter. The loaf is baked until set and a cake tester comes out clean, then cooled before slicing. The long soak softens the dried fruit, providing bursts of sweetness throughout the bread. The stronger the tea, the darker and richer the bread’s tone. This bread suits those needing gluten-free options while enjoying a traditional, mildly spiced fruit loaf.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup currants not blackcurrants, Zante
- ¾ cup raisins
- ¾ cup golden raisins (Sultanas)
- 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar soft
- 10 oz black tea hot (stronger is better)
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 ¾ cup gluten-free baking flour sifted, Trader Joe's brand
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Prep:
- Put all the dried fruit into a bowl with the brown sugar and pour the hot tea over the top. Cover and let stand on the counter overnight.
- The next morning, or 6 to 8 hours later.
After prepping:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease and flour the inside of a loaf tin and set aside.
- Pour the fruit/tea mixture into a large bowl.
- Next, add the beaten egg.
- Add the gluten free flour, xanthan gum and baking powder and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place into preheated oven.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow the gluten free tea bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a cooling rack. Be sure to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use about 12 ounces of total dried fruit; orange-flavored cranberries or apricot pieces can be mixed with raisins and sultanas for variety.
- Stronger tea results in a darker colored loaf and deeper flavor.
- On occasion, substituting part of the tea with brandy can be done, though its effect on flavor is subtle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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