DARJEELING CRANBERRY, GINGER AND ORANGE TEA LOAF (FAT-FREE)
A delectable and easy Tea Loaf with aromatic and fruity flavours! The beauty of these British and Irish style Tea Loaves or Brack, is that they are nearly always fat-free, making them a tasty snack to have with an afternoon cuppa, and without the guilt! I have added ginger for a subtle kick, and I have discovered that if you soak your fruit in Darjeeling tea, it lends a wonderful flavour to the fruit, you can use any tea of your choice however. Remember to start this Tea Loaf off the night before you wish to bake it, as the fruit steeps in the tea overnight, making them plump and moist. This Tea Loaf freezes well (in slices) and it will stay fresh for a week in an airtight tin. NB: A note on ingredient conversions to US cups; The conversion rate to US cups is very dependant on what type of sugar and flour you use - there is a different rate for white flour and wholemeal flour, as there is for caster (superfine) sugar and granulated sugar. We use weights for measurements, and US cups rely on volume!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Quick Breads
Time 13h50m
Yield 12 slices, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- NIGHT BEFORE BAKING:.
- Place all of the dried fruit, including the orange zest and ginger, with the sugar into a large mixing bowl, and pour over the hot tea, give it a good stir - cover with a clean tea towel and leave to steep overnight.
- BAKING THE TEA LOAF:.
- Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas Mark 3 and grease and line a 2 lb (1 kg) loaf tin.
- Add the beaten egg to the fruit mixture and mix well, then add the ground ginger.
- Gradually add the flour and stir the mixture well, ensuring there are no lumps of flour remaining.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 and 1/2 to 1 and 3/4 hours, or until the loaf is firm and a skewer comes out clean when testing.
- If the loaf appears to be browning too quickly, place on the bottom shelf and cover with a sheet of baking paper.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly, and gently remove to a wire cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 1 week, or freeze slices of the tea loaf with greaseproof paper in between each slice.
- This is wonderful when buttered or toasted!
- NB: You must use HOT tea!
TEA LOAF
Enjoy a classic, fruity cake, packed full of plump tea-infused sultanas and raisins. Slice it into thick wedges and spread with salted butter for a satisfying treat
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the sultanas, raisins and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the tea and cover the bowl. Leave to sit for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the dried fruit to soak up all the liquid.
- Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Add the eggs, flour and sugar to the soaked fruit, ensuring everything is well combined. Spoon the mixture into the tin and place in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 30 mins or until firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cut into thick slices and serve with butter. To store, wrap tightly and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium
CHEWY CRANBERRY GINGERS
Make and share this Chewy Cranberry Gingers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine everything except cranberry sauce. Blend well.
- Stir in cranberries, mixing thoroughly.
- Chill dough at least one hour.
- Shape into balls. Coat with additional sugar. Put on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 375 for 12-15 min; watch them because time will depend on the size. Recipe calls for a "rounded teaspoon". I usually make my cookies bigger than that.
- When done, remove from cookie sheet immediately.
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