My Grandmother'S Fat Free English Tea Loaf - Bread

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   You will need two 1 lb (450 g) loaf tins (6 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches), the bases lined with greaseproof paper (parchment).

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   The evening before you want to bake these loaves, place all the fruits, including the candied peel, in a bowl, then dissolve the sugar in the hot tea, pour this over the fruits, cover the bowl and leave it overnight.

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   Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 3, 325u00b0F/170u00b0C.

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   Beat the egg and add the milk.

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   Add the beaten egg & milk mixture to the bowl containing the fruits. Then sift in the flour, and mix them together well.

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   Now divide the mixture between the prepared loaf tins and bake them in the centre of the oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they feel springy in the centre.

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   Then straight away, loosen them with a palette knife and turn them out on to a wire rack to cool.

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   Store in an airtight tin or cover with extra greaseproof paper and freeze. (For up to 3 months).

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   These are great sliced, toasted and served with butter as a tea-time snack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.