Description
Delightful British All Bran Tea Bread promises a wholesome journey through classic comfort. Packed with fiber and sweet dried fruits, this recipe delivers a hearty slice perfect for afternoon tea or morning breakfast moments you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 275 g mixed dried fruit
- 100 g All-Bran Original
- 100 g self-raising flour
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 150 g caster sugar
- 300 ml (10.1 fluid ounces) skimmed milk
Preparation Ingredient:
- Margarine, for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare a 2lb loaf tin by lightly greasing its surface and set the oven temperature to 180°C (Gas mark 4).
- Mix All-Bran, sugar, and dried fruit together in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend of ingredients.
- Gently pour milk over the mixture, allowing it to soak and soften for approximately 30 minutes, which helps develop rich flavors and textures.
- After soaking, carefully sift flour into the mixture, using gentle folding motions to incorporate without overmixing and maintain a light consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased loaf tin, ensuring an even distribution for consistent baking.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, watching for a springy texture and golden-brown appearance that indicates complete cooking.
- Once baked, carefully remove the tea bread from the oven and let it rest in the tin for a few minutes to stabilize.
- Gently extract the bread from the tin and position it on a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely and set its structure.
- When cooled, slice the tea bread into desired thickness and serve, optionally accompanied by a spread of butter for added richness.
Notes
- Always soak All-Bran and dried fruit in milk beforehand to soften and enhance moisture, creating a tender, rich texture in the bread.
- Consider swapping dried fruit for alternative mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries to customize flavor profile and suit different taste preferences.
- Prevent bread from drying out by wrapping cooled loaf in plastic wrap or storing in an airtight container, which helps maintain freshness for 3-4 days.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with a reliable gluten-free blend, ensuring the bread remains moist and maintains similar structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 256kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg