Tea Brack
Please note: prep time below doesn't include overnight soaking.
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
80
MINUTES
Ingredients
150g sultanas
150g golden raisins
50g dried cherries, you can use sour cherries or glace ones for a sweeter result
100g chopped dates, any stones removed
300mls warm, very strong black tea
1 egg, lightly whisked
150g soft brown sugar
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbs brandy
1 tbs natural yogurt
30g mixed nuts, roughly chopped
1 tbs of honey
Method
For the nicest results it is best to soak the fruit overnight in the tea until it becomes soft and plump.
The next day preheat your oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4 and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
Add the egg, sugar, flour, spices, brandy, yogurt and the nuts to the soaked fruit and mix with a wooden spoon.
Scoop into the prepared tin and flatten the mixture.
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
While it is still warm brush the honey over the top. Allow it to cool in the tin.
