OLD FASHIONED ENGLISH TEA LOAF
It might be old-fashioned, but tea loaf rocks! It's perfect for serving for 'elevenses' or as a mid-afternoon 'pick me up'. It also makes a delicious after-school and travel snack. It's incredibly easy to make. You simply soak the dried fruit in a cup of tea for a few hours, then mix all the ingredients together and bake.
Provided by Sharon
Categories Afternoon Tea Dessert Elevenses Snack Treat
Time 6h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the dried fruit in the brewed tea for 4-5 hours (can be left overnight).
- Grease a 2lb loaf pan and line the bottom with non-stick baking paper (or use a non-stick loaf liner).
- Pre-heat the oven to 160C (160C for fan also) / 325F.
- Tip the dried fruit and any remaining tea into a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar and marmalade/jam. Sift in the flour, baking powder and spice. Tip any remaining wheatgerm from the sieve into the bowl. Add 3 TBSP water and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and level the top.
- Bake for 1¼ hours, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to rest in the tin for 30 minutes or so, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
- Stored in an airtight container, the loaf will keep for up to five days in the fridge. It also freezes well.
ALMOST FAT-FREE BRITISH TEA LOAF
Delish guilt-free(ish) fruit loaf. No oil, no butter - just a bit of egg, making for almost no fat per serving. Nicely sliced and spread with - dare I say it? Butter! [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]
Provided by NigellaLawless
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a loaf pan.
- Combine raisins and tea in a bowl. Steep for about 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and allspice together in a second bowl. Add the raisin-tea mixture and egg. Gently combine using a rubber spatula; do not overmix. Scoop mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 547.3 mg, Sugar 34.8 g
MY GRANDMOTHER'S FAT FREE ENGLISH TEA LOAF - BREAD
This is my grandmother's recipe which I have adapted slightly - my Mum also makes this regularly! There is no fat, butter or oil in this lovely, moist Tea Bread, making it a treat that can be enjoyed on a regular basis. Feel free to use your favourite tea, I often make this with Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong. Also make sure that the fruit soaks for at least 12 hours - that's what plumps up the fruit and keeps this Tea Bread so moist. I have never felt the need to add spices, the taste of the tea and the fruit is tasty enough. This makes two loaves - they keep well in a tin or can be frozen with great success.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Quick Breads
Time 13h
Yield 2 tea Loaves, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- You will need two 1 lb (450 g) loaf tins (6 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches), the bases lined with greaseproof paper (parchment).
- The evening before you want to bake these loaves, place all the fruits, including the candied peel, in a bowl, then dissolve the sugar in the hot tea, pour this over the fruits, cover the bowl and leave it overnight.
- Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 3, 325°F/170°C.
- Beat the egg and add the milk.
- Add the beaten egg & milk mixture to the bowl containing the fruits. Then sift in the flour, and mix them together well.
- Now divide the mixture between the prepared loaf tins and bake them in the centre of the oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they feel springy in the centre.
- Then straight away, loosen them with a palette knife and turn them out on to a wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight tin or cover with extra greaseproof paper and freeze. (For up to 3 months).
- These are great sliced, toasted and served with butter as a tea-time snack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 507.9, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 4, Sugar 66.3, Protein 6.4
LAVENDER TEA BREAD
I make this tea bread when the lavender is in bloom. Try it with fresh strawberry slices on top.
Provided by SHIKAIRI
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Combine the milk and lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to a simmer, then remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk and lavender until just blended. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
TEA BREAD
Sugar and fat free yummy cake for tea.
Provided by ambertuesday
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes Loave
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put the dried fruit into a bowl and pour the tea over, cover and leave overnight (not in the fridge).
- After overnight soaking..Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4. Line or grease a 2lb loaf tin.
- I use a loaf liner for ease
- Sieve the flour into a bowl and add spice if using. Pour over soaked fruit and any juices (remove teabag if using!).
- Add egg and stir well with wooden spoon until all mixed up.
- Spoon into prepared tin and if wished sprinkle over 1tsp of sugar (you don't have to but it gives it a nice crunch and it is only 1tsp!!).
- Put into oven and bake for about an hour, maybe a little more depending on your oven.
- When cooked through, remove from oven and cool on a rack.
- EAT!!! Lovely with butter spread on it. I know that defeats it being fat free but hey ho!!
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