Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Yorkshire Tea Loaf, an exquisite cake that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. This traditional British treat is elevated with the addition of mixed spice, cherries, and raisins, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our step-by-step recipe provides clear instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect loaf every time. Discover the joy of baking with this classic recipe, and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. In addition to the Yorkshire Tea Loaf, this article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a classic Victoria Sponge Cake, a decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake, and a zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a delightful taste experience, with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions that cater to bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook seeking a sweet treat to share with loved ones, this article has something for everyone.
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YORKSHIRE TEA LOAF WITH MIXED SPICE, CHERRIES AND RAISINS
Yorkshire Tea is a black tea blend produced by Taylors of Harrogate, one of the few remaining family tea and coffee merchants in the UK. The company was founded in 1886 by Yorkshire tea merchant Charles Taylor. Needless to say I drink Yorkshire tea at home in France, I bring boxes and boxes of it back from the UK when I travel there! The Yorkshire Tea Loaf was produced by Taylors as a way of using their Yorkshire tea to expand their range. It involves using the choicest fruits which are infused overnight with the tea. This is my take on their famous tea loaf; moist tea infused fruits really make this loaf something special and it is sublime when served with a traditional English cuppa. Serve this tea loaf in thick slices just as it is - although you could also serve it with butter or with a slab of Wensleydale cheese for that authentic Yorkshire experience. (This is an adapted version of the recipe that is posted on the Yorkshire tea website.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Breads
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 1 2 lb cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Weigh out the currants and raisins and place into a large bowl. Pour on the hot tea, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to steep for 12 hours or overnight.
- The next day, the fruit will be very plump and juicy looking. Some tea will still remain in the bowl which is fine.
- Grease a 2 lb. loaf tin and preheat the oven to 150°C / 300°F.
- Cut the cherries into halves or thirds, depending on size, and add to the soaked raisins along with the sugar and spice. Stir until mostly dissolved.
- Add the eggs and mix well until evenly combined.
- Scatter the flour over the surface of the mixture. Using a wooden spoon, start at the centre of the bowl and beat the flour into the mixture, working your way out towards the edge until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hour and 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out relatively clean (it may still be sticky if you hit a raisin).
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
CARDAMOM TEA LOAF
This scented Finnish recipe is spiced with cardamom and cinnamon. Made rich from the eggs, butter and sour cream. This is more a bread then a sweet cake. Enjoy it for breakfast or dessert with a nice cup of coffee or tea.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar together until creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Mix in sour cream and melted butter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, baking until done, about an hour.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack and finish cooling.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 438.3, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.1
CHERRY AND RAISIN LOAF
A lovely fruity tea time bread! Gorgeous topped with clotted cream or just butter.
Provided by Christine
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, yeast and bread flour into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the white bread cycle. About 5 minutes before the end of the mixing process, add the raisins and cherries. If your bread machine has a fruit setting, use that.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 277.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
Tips:
- Use good quality, strong Yorkshire tea bags for the best flavor.
- Make sure the tea is brewed and cooled before using it in the recipe.
- If you don't have mixed spice, you can use a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Soak the cherries and raisins in the tea for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
- Use a large loaf tin to make sure the tea loaf is cooked evenly.
- Bake the tea loaf for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the tea loaf cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Yorkshire tea loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a lovely hint of tea. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tea bags, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of antioxidants. Serve Yorkshire tea loaf with a cup of tea or coffee, or enjoy it as a snack on its own.
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