Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf)

Name: Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 8 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: ⅔ cup Zante currants; ¾ cup raisins; ¾ cup golden raisins; 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar; 10 oz hot black tea; 1 egg; 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder

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Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 8 mins
Servings
1 loaf
Calories
2849 kcal
Course
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine
Scottish

Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf)

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Also known as Bara Brith, this bread is so easy to make, and contains no butter.

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Ingredients

Servings

⅔ cup Zante currants (not blackcurrants)
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup golden raisins (Sultanas)
1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar (soft)
10 oz hot black tea
1 egg beaten
1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour sifted
2 tsp baking powder

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Instructions

Put all the dried fruit into a bowl with the brown sugar and pour the hot tea over the top. Cover and let stand on the counter overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
Butter and flour the inside of a loaf tin and set aside.
Place the fruit mixture into a large bowl and add the beaten egg, flour and baking powder and mix until well combined.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and place into preheated oven. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove cake from pan and place on cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with a hot cup of tea.

Notes

Soak the fruit in tea and orange juice or tea and whisky for a wee twist.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 loaf Calories 2.849kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 686g (229%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 1.094mg (0%) Potassium 3.23mg (0%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 392g (784%) Vitamin A 344IU (7%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 932mg (93%) Iron 20mg (111%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2849 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 loaf
Calories	2.849kcal	0%
Carbohydrates	686g	229%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	186mg	62%
Sodium	1.094mg	0%
Potassium	3.23mg	0%
Fiber	22g	88%
Sugar	392g	784%
Vitamin A	344IU	7%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	932mg	93%
Iron	20mg	111%