Plum bread recipe

Plum Bread recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Looking for a delicious and unique bread recipe? Look no further than this mouthwatering Plum Bread recipe! Bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh plums, this bread is the perfect treat for any time of the day. With its soft and moist texture, it's sure to become a family favorite. Whether enjoyed on its own or with a spread of butter, this Plum Bread is a delightful way to savor the flavors of the season.

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Plum bread recipe details

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Ingredients

450 g	self-raising flour
225 g	sugar
75 g	butter, or use 150g butter if preferred and no lard
75 g	lard or hard white vegetable fat
225 g	currants
125 g	sultanas
30 g	candied peel
2 medium	eggs, beaten
1 tbsp	golden syrup
150 ml	milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 2, 150°C, 300°F.

Grease 2, 1lb loaf tins.

Place the flour into a bowl and rub in the fats. Mix in the remaining dry ingredients.

Warm the syrup and mix with the eggs and pour over the dry ingredients and mix to a dough with the milk. Add a little more if necessary.

Divide the mixture between the loaf tins and brush with a little milk. Bake for 45 minutes or up to an hour, if required, until browned and well risen.

Allow to cool in tins for 10-15 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a