Perfect Tea Loaf Recipe
There's something timeless and comforting about a good tea loaf—moist, lightly sweet, and perfect with a cup of tea. This classic 4 ingredient recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a rich, fruit-filled loaf that's as lovely for a quiet afternoon treat as it is for sharing with friends.
Fat Free, Dairy Free & Egg Free – Can be made without Scales too!
Ingredients:
1 Cup of strong black tea (250mls) when hot
1 Cup of Sultanas (130 grams)
½ Cup of Sugar (120 grams)
2 Cups of Self Raising Flour (270 grams)
- Make a cup of strong black tea, (leaving tea bag in for a minimum of 5 minutes).
- In a bowl put the Sugar and Sultanas (currants / raisins work also), pour in the tea and stir.
- Leave for a minimum of 2 hours (overnight is best)
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Line a loaf tray with baking paper.
- Add the flour to the tea mixture, you will need to use a wooden spoon and stir, it will go very thick.
- Scoop the mixture into the loaf tin.
- Pop in the pre warmed oven for about 30 minutes, check with a knife, should come out clean.
- Once cooked remove from the oven, turn the loaf out and enjoy hot or cold with a nice cuppa.
Enjoy,
Kellie, Accounts Office Manager
