Submitted by Thea H.
Bara Brith Bread Recipe: Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 package instant yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup currants or raisins
Method
Combine 1 1/4 cups of flour, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a small saucepan heat buttermilk, brown sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt till temperature reaches 115 - 120 and butter is almost melted; be sure to stir constantly. Add to the flour mixture. Add in egg and beat for 1 minute at low speed. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in currents or raisins as much of the remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Knead dough on a flat surface till smooth about 6 - 8 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour. Punch down and shape into a loaf. Place loaf into an 8x4 loaf pan. Cover , let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 for 35 - 40 minutes Cool