Irish tea bread recipe

Irish Tea Bread recipe

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This Irish tea bread recipe is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of tea and dried fruits. With its origins in Ireland, this traditional bread is moist, slightly sweet, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. The recipe calls for simple ingredients like flour, sugar, dried fruit, and strong brewed tea, resulting in a delicious loaf that is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast option or a comforting afternoon snack, this Irish tea bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Irish tea bread recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	sultanas or mixed dried fruit
400 ml	boiling water
3	tea bags
200 g	muscovado sugar
250 g	self-raising flour
1 large	egg, beaten
½ tsp	mixed spice

Instructions

Brew the tea, it needs to be quite strong, in a heat resistant bowl. Allow to brew for 4-5 minutes, remove the tea bags and add the fruit. Allow to soak for at least 2 hours, but the longer the better, preferably overnight.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F. Grease and line a 2lb, 900g loaf tin.

In a bowl mix the sugar, egg and the spice. Add to the fruit mixture (without draining). Mix in the flour. Pour or spoon into tin and bake for 1½ hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Allow to cool in tin for several minutes and the turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

When cold, slice to serve.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a