Black Tea Fruit Loaf

Method

1. 1
   • black tea3 dl
   • raisins200 g
   • dried apricots150 g

   Soak the fruit in tea — Pour the hot black tea over the raisins and chopped dried apricots in a large bowl. Stir well and let soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until plump and the tea is mostly absorbed.

2. 2
   • baking powder2 tsp

   Prepare the loaf tin — Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.

3. 3
   • wheat flour250 g
   • brown sugar150 g
   • baking powder2 tsp
   • ground cinnamon1 tsp
   • salt1 pinch

   Mix the dry ingredients — In another bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt.

4. 4
   • black tea3 dl
   • egg1

   Combine into a thick batter — Beat the egg into the soaked fruit and tea mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined into a thick batter.

5. 5

   Bake the loaf until set — Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

   ⏱1 hr
6. 6
   • honey1 tbsp

   Glaze and cool the loaf — Let the loaf cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack, brush the top with honey while still warm, and cool completely before slicing.