Delicious and Moist Welsh Tea Loaf Recipe

Enjoy a slice of this moist and fruity Welsh Tea Loaf with a cup of tea. This traditional recipe combines the wholesome flavor of mixed dried fruit, warm spices, and a hint of citrus. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or teatime treat!

Ingredients

• 225g self-raising flour
• 115g unsalted butter, softened
• 115g light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 225g mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 150ml strong brewed black tea
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
4. Sift the self-raising flour into the bowl and gently fold it in until just combined.
5. Add the mixed dried fruit, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
6. Slowly pour in the strong brewed black tea and stir until the batter is smooth and well-mixed.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
11. Serve the Welsh Tea Loaf sliced and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
12. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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