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Scottish tea bread slice

Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf)

Course Bread, Cookies & Pastries
Cuisine Scottish
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2.849
Author Christina Conte (adapted from a Glesga pals recipe)
Also known as Bara Brith, this bread is so easy to make, and contains no butter.

Ingredients

  • 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

Serving: 1 loaf | Calories: 2.849kcal | Carbohydrates: 686g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1.094mg | Potassium: 3.23mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 392g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 932mg | Iron: 20mg
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