Tea Loaf Recipe
The classic tea loaf recipe is a delightful and easy bake that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. Its rich and moist texture, combined with the sweetness of the fruit and the aroma of the tea, creates a truly comforting and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 200 g Sultanas
- 200 g Raisins
- 300 ml Freshly made tea
- 250 g Plain flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 175 g Soft light brown sugar
- 1 tsp Mixed spice
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
Instructions
- The first step is to soak the sultanas and raisins overnight in the tea to plump them up and infuse them with a rich flavor.200 g Sultanas, 200 g Raisins, 300 ml Freshly made tea
- In a separate bowl, mix together the plain flour, baking powder, soft light brown sugar, and mixed spice.250 g Plain flour, 175 g Soft light brown sugar, 2 tsp Baking powder
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix well.100 g Unsalted butter
- Add the soaked fruit along with any remaining liquid to the mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin lined with parchment paper and smooth the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 1 hour to 1 ¼ hours until the loaf is golden brown on top and cooked through. You can check if it's done by inserting a skewer into the center of the loaf – if it comes out clean, it's ready.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the tea loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.