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
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Joann Langcasan
[email protected]This bread is not only delicious but also very easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Jhai Jhai
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I will definitely be making this bread again.
Mzwandile Ntandoyenkosi
[email protected]I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Abdullah Shah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover tea and it's also a delicious snack or breakfast bread.
EXPERT LEGEND
[email protected]The bread was a bit dry, but it still had a good flavor. I might try adding some more liquid next time.
Md Yeacin
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Ryan Tsikiwa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Olgarn Maswanganyi
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover tea. It's also a delicious and easy snack or breakfast bread.
M qasim M qasim
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tea loaf, but this recipe changed my mind! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Nicholas Nyaba TN
[email protected]This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I didn't have any problems with the recipe, and the bread baked up perfectly. It's a great snack or breakfast bread.
Salma Shad
[email protected]This is the best tea loaf I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crumb is perfect.
Lucian Quinonez
[email protected]Just made this bread and it is delicious! The texture is light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect - not too sweet, not too bland. I will definitely be making this again.