Quick English Currant Bread Recipe

Name: Quick English Currant Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 level c. flour; 2 c. light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 lb. raisins; 1/2 lb. currants; 3/4 c. candied mixed fruit; 2 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1/2 lb. margarine; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 heaping tsp. baking powder; 1 level tsp. baking soda; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

5 level c. flour
2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. currants
3/4 c. candied mixed fruit
2 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 lb. margarine
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 heaping tsp. baking powder
1 level tsp. baking soda
2 eggs

1
Cream sugar and margarine.
2
Add eggs.
3
Combine flour, salt, spices, baking powder and baking soda.
4
Add raisins, currants and candied fruit.
5
Add buttermilk alternately with flour mixture. Make as moist as fruit cake.
6
Pour into 2 loaf pans, greased and lined with waxed paper.
7
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 1/2 hour, then at 300u00b0 for last half hour.
8
Cool on rack.
9
Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator.

2085

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 level c. flour, 2 c. light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 lb. raisins, and more.

Yes, Quick English Currant 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.

Quick English Currant Bread

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