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Can you believe that I when I was younger, I didn’t like tea bread.
Was I insane?
All of those raisins seemed to be taking the place of some more deserving chocolate or jam.I really didn’t know what I was missing out on.
Nowadays, I can’t get enough of a lovely rich slice of tea bread, served with a strong cup of builders tea.
Chris is obsessed with the stuff. If we go to a farm shop or market and he spots tea bread, he’s paid for it before I even open my mouth. So I know I’m always going to have a happy husband when I make it at home!
The sultanas and raisins are soaked overnight in the tea - which really plumps them up. The whole bowlful - including the leftover soaking liquor is added to the mix.
First we need to soak the raisins and sultanas overnight in tea. This helps them to plump up, so you get a wonderful moist cake with lots of flavour.Then we mix the dry ingredients together - the flour, baking powder, brown sugar and mixed spice.Next in goes melted butter, eggs and the soaked fruit (including any liquid left in the bowl).Mix it all together, transfer to a loaf tin and bake for about 1 hour to 1 ¼ hours, until cooked through.
Once it’s cooked, cool it on a wire rack, then slice.You can serve it as is, or spread with a little butter and serve with a nice cup of tea!Any leftover cake can be wrapped in a layer of parchment, then a layer of foil. It should keep well for a week at room temperature. Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos). This recipe was first posted in May 2015. Updated in June 2021 with new photos, video and a bit of housekeeping. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
