Lemon Walnut Tea Loaf Recipes

LEMON-WALNUT TEA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour a 9x5" loaf pan.
• With a mixer set on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy.
• Gradually add in the sugar and mix well.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
• Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together.
• Add to the butter/sugar mix alternately with milk. Begin and end with the flour.
• Add in the walnuts, lemon rind and lemon juice.
• Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until done.
• Cool in the pan on a wire rach for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to completely cool.

TEA LOAF

Steps:

• Mix the sultanas, raisins and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the tea and cover the bowl. Leave to sit for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the dried fruit to soak up all the liquid.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Add the eggs, flour and sugar to the soaked fruit, ensuring everything is well combined. Spoon the mixture into the tin and place in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 30 mins or until firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before transferring to a wire rack.
• Cut into thick slices and serve with butter. To store, wrap tightly and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.

LEMON TEA BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and lemon zest; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm bread.