Fruity Tea Bread Recipe

Name: Fruity Tea Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lb plain flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ounce unsalted butter; 1 package fast-rising active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 ounce caster sugar; 3 ounces dried apricots, chopped; 3 ounces dried figs, chopped or 3 ounces sultanas; 2 ounces pecans, chopped; 10 fluid ounces milk, lukewarm; clear honey, to glaze

Servings: persons

1 lb plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ounce unsalted butter
1 package fast-rising active dry yeast
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 ounce caster sugar
3 ounces dried apricots, chopped
3 ounces dried figs, chopped or 3 ounces sultanas
2 ounces pecans, chopped
10 fluid ounces milk, lukewarm
clear honey, to glaze

1
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, and rub in the butter.
2
Stir in the yeast, spices, sugar, fruit and nuts.
3
Add the milk and mix to a dough.
4
Turn out onto a floured work surface.
5
Knead lightly for 5-10 minutes.
6
Cut into 2 equal-sized pieces.
7
Shape to fit two 1-pound loaf tins.
8
Place in greased loaf tins.
9
Cover with oiled polyethylene and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
10
Bake at 425F for 30-40 minutes.
11
Brush with honey to glaze.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb plain flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 ounce unsalted butter, 1 package fast-rising active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Fruity Tea Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruity Tea Bread

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