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traditional english tea loaf

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours

Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 2

Weigh out the dried fruit and add to a bowl. Add the sugar followed by the hot tea. Mix well and cover, preferably overnight, but at least for 6 hours.

Step 4

TIP: the stronger the tea the better. If using teabags, use around 4 tea bags in the hot water and allow to steep for an hour or so before adding to the fruit.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 325 F or 175 C.

Step 10

Line a 2lb loaf pan

Step 13

Take a large mixing bowl and transfer the soaked fruits to the bowl.

Step 16

Then add the nuts, flour, baking powder and beaten egg. Using a wooden spoon, mix well until combined.

Step 19

Transfer the batter to the baking pan and level the top. Place in the oven for around 55 - 60 minutes.

Step 22

Once risen and golden brown on the top, (the top of the cake should be firm to touch) remove from the oven and transfer from the pan on to a cooling rack.

Step 25

When cooled, cut in to slices and serve as it is or spread with a little butter.

Step 27

Optional, eat with a slice of apple and a pice of cheese.

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