Effortless Tea Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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113 g coconut or unrefined cane sugar
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250 ml strongly brewed green or black tea
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1 TBSP apricot jam or marmalade
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp mixed spice or ground cinnamon
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3 TBSP water
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227 g wholemeal (or chapatti) flour
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225 g dried mixed fruit (sultanas, raisins, goji, candied citrus peel)
# Instructions:
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Let the dried fruits sit in the brewed tea for at least 4-5 hours, or overnight if you can.
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Use a little grease on a 2lb loaf pan. Add non-stick baking paper or a liner to the bottom.
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Set your oven to 160°C (325°F), no matter if it's a fan or standard version.
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Take the soaked fruits (including leftover tea) and put them in a bowl. Add in sugar, jam, flour, spices, baking powder, and the water. Stir everything together until smooth.
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Spoon the mixture into your loaf pan and smooth out the top.
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Pop the pan in the oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check it's done by sticking a skewer in the center—it should come out clean.
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Leave the loaf in the pan for about 30 minutes. Then, move it to a cooling rack until fully cooled.
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Keep it chilled in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze it.
# Notes:
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This loaf works great as a snack or perfect for tea breaks. It stays good for five days in the fridge and freezes beautifully.