Best Darjeeling Cranberry Ginger And Orange Tea Loaf Fat Free Recipes
DARJEELING CRANBERRY, GINGER AND ORANGE TEA LOAF (FAT-FREE)
A delectable and easy Tea Loaf with aromatic and fruity flavours! The beauty of these British and Irish style Tea Loaves or Brack, is that they are nearly always fat-free, making them a tasty snack to have with an afternoon cuppa, and without the guilt! I have added ginger for a subtle kick, and I have discovered that if you soak your fruit in Darjeeling tea, it lends a wonderful flavour to the fruit, you can use any tea of your choice however. Remember to start this Tea Loaf off the night before you wish to bake it, as the fruit steeps in the tea overnight, making them plump and moist. This Tea Loaf freezes well (in slices) and it will stay fresh for a week in an airtight tin. NB: A note on ingredient conversions to US cups; The conversion rate to US cups is very dependant on what type of sugar and flour you use - there is a different rate for white flour and wholemeal flour, as there is for caster (superfine) sugar and granulated sugar. We use weights for measurements, and US cups rely on volume!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Quick Breads
Time 13h50m
Yield 12 slices, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- NIGHT BEFORE BAKING:.
- Place all of the dried fruit, including the orange zest and ginger, with the sugar into a large mixing bowl, and pour over the hot tea, give it a good stir - cover with a clean tea towel and leave to steep overnight.
- BAKING THE TEA LOAF:.
- Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas Mark 3 and grease and line a 2 lb (1 kg) loaf tin.
- Add the beaten egg to the fruit mixture and mix well, then add the ground ginger.
- Gradually add the flour and stir the mixture well, ensuring there are no lumps of flour remaining.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 and 1/2 to 1 and 3/4 hours, or until the loaf is firm and a skewer comes out clean when testing.
- If the loaf appears to be browning too quickly, place on the bottom shelf and cover with a sheet of baking paper.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly, and gently remove to a wire cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 1 week, or freeze slices of the tea loaf with greaseproof paper in between each slice.
- This is wonderful when buttered or toasted!
- NB: You must use HOT tea!
CHEWY CRANBERRY GINGERS
Make and share this Chewy Cranberry Gingers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine everything except cranberry sauce. Blend well.
- Stir in cranberries, mixing thoroughly.
- Chill dough at least one hour.
- Shape into balls. Coat with additional sugar. Put on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 375 for 12-15 min; watch them because time will depend on the size. Recipe calls for a "rounded teaspoon". I usually make my cookies bigger than that.
- When done, remove from cookie sheet immediately.
MY GRANDMOTHER'S FAT FREE ENGLISH TEA LOAF - BREAD
This is my grandmother's recipe which I have adapted slightly - my Mum also makes this regularly! There is no fat, butter or oil in this lovely, moist Tea Bread, making it a treat that can be enjoyed on a regular basis. Feel free to use your favourite tea, I often make this with Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong. Also make sure that the fruit soaks for at least 12 hours - that's what plumps up the fruit and keeps this Tea Bread so moist. I have never felt the need to add spices, the taste of the tea and the fruit is tasty enough. This makes two loaves - they keep well in a tin or can be frozen with great success.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Quick Breads
Time 13h
Yield 2 tea Loaves, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- You will need two 1 lb (450 g) loaf tins (6 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches), the bases lined with greaseproof paper (parchment).
- The evening before you want to bake these loaves, place all the fruits, including the candied peel, in a bowl, then dissolve the sugar in the hot tea, pour this over the fruits, cover the bowl and leave it overnight.
- Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 3, 325°F/170°C.
- Beat the egg and add the milk.
- Add the beaten egg & milk mixture to the bowl containing the fruits. Then sift in the flour, and mix them together well.
- Now divide the mixture between the prepared loaf tins and bake them in the centre of the oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they feel springy in the centre.
- Then straight away, loosen them with a palette knife and turn them out on to a wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight tin or cover with extra greaseproof paper and freeze. (For up to 3 months).
- These are great sliced, toasted and served with butter as a tea-time snack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 507.9, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 4, Sugar 66.3, Protein 6.4
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