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Two slices of malt loaf with butter spread on top, served on a white plate. A gold knife with butter on rests on the plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Malt Loaf Recipe

This British classic is sticky and squidgy with that perfect malty flavour. I love it served warm, spread with a little salted butter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Afternoon tea, Snacks
Cuisine: British
Keyword: All bran, Tea Bread, tea loaf
Servings: 12 slices
Author Nicky Corbishley

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 100 g (1+3/4 cups, loosely packed) Bran Sticks Cereal (the All-Bran type, but don't use Kellogg's All-Bran - it doesn't sog properly)
  • 240 ml (1 cup) freshly brewed strong black tea (I use English breakfast tea)
  • 190 g (1.5 cups + 1 tbsp) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ΒΌ tsp salt
  • 200 g (1 packed cup) light brown sugar
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) raisins
  • 6 medjool dates, chopped (approx 100g after stone removal)
  • 1 tbsp treacle or molasses
  • 1 medium egg, lightly whisked

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180C/360F (fan) and line a 2lb loaf tin with a loaf liner.
  • Add the bran sticks and tea (remove the teabag!) to a large bowl, give it a mix and leave for 5 minutes to soften.
    100 g (1+3/4 cups, loosely packed) Bran Sticks Cereal , 240 ml (1 cup) freshly brewed strong black tea
  • After 5 minutes, stir together (it should be soft and fairly smooth), then add in the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, raisins, chopped dates, treacle and egg.
    190 g (1.5 cups + 1 tbsp) plain (all-purpose) flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 200 g (1 packed cup) light brown sugar, 100 g (1/2 cup) raisins, 6 medjool dates, chopped, 1 tbsp treacle, 1 medium egg, lightly whisked
  • Stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula, then transfer to the prepared loaf tin.
  • Place in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack to cool for another 10-15, then slice.
  • I like to serve warm, spread with a little salted butter.
  • It's also great served cold, or you can warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 seconds.

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Notes

Nutritional information is approximate, per slice, based on this loaf making 12 slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g

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