Mincemeat And Marzipan Tea Bread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180c / gas 4 / fan 160c.

2. 2

   Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.

3. 3

   Tip the flour into a bowl, add the cold butter and rub until the mixture forms fine crumbs. (I do this in the food processor to save time) Stir in the sugar and marzipan cubes.

4. 4

   In another bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, and then stir in the mincemeat. Stir this into the flour mixture until evenly combined.

5. 5

   Spoon in to the prepared loaf tin, smooth and sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top.

6. 6

   Bake for 1 hour until the tea bread is risen and golden brown, or a skewer inserted comes out clean, (except for it you push it through a piece of marzipan!).

7. 7

   Lightly dust the tea bread with icing sugar while it is still hot.

8. 8

   Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then tip on to a wire rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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