Spiced treacle loaf
This dark treacle loaf with a soft crumb contains a depth of cinnamon and ginger flavours
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
50
MINUTES
Ingredients
80g treacle
40g golden syrup
60g butter, softenedÂ
140g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder, sieved
1 tsp bread soda, sieved
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
90g golden caster sugar
1 egg, whisked
125ml buttermilk
Method
Line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment and preheat your oven to 170°C.
Place the treacle, syrup and butter in a heavy based saucepan and gently melt them together. Set aside to cool slightly.
Sieve the baking powder, bread soda, flour and spices together and stir in the caster sugar.
Stir the cooled butter mixture into the whisked egg and add this to the dry ingredients. Combine everything well and then scoop it into the prepared tin.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until baked through.
