Nigella Tea Bread​​ ​Recipe

This easy Nigella Tea Bread is a simple and delicious treat, perfect for a cozy afternoon snack. With just a few ingredients like dried fruit, tea, and marmalade, it’s quick to prepare and offers a moist, flavorful loaf every time. Customize it with your favorite dried fruits for extra variety!

Ingredients Needed:

• 240 ml cold black tea
• 225 g mixed dried fruit
• 225 g self-raising flour
• 115 g superfine sugar
• 1 large beaten egg
• 30g orange marmalade

How To Make Tea Bread​​ ​Recipe?

1. Prepare the loaf tin and preheat the oven: Grease a 1.5lb (675g) loaf tin and preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or gas mark 4.
2. Soak the fruit: Place the dried fruit in a small bowl, pour the cold tea over it, and soak overnight or until the fruit swells.
3. Mix the ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour, 115 g (4 oz) superfine sugar, 1 large beaten egg, and 30 g (2 tbsp) orange marmalade.
4. Stir in the fruit and tea: Add the soaked fruit and any remaining tea to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
5. Bake the bread: Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool and remove from the tin: Allow the tea bread to cool slightly before removing from the tin

Recipe Tips:

• Soak the dried fruit overnight: This makes the fruit softer and more flavorful in the bread.
• Choose strong black tea: The tea gives the bread its flavor, so pick a fresh, good-quality black tea.
• Don’t overmix the batter: Mix just enough to combine the ingredients, as overmixing makes the bread too heavy.
• Test with a skewer: Check the bread by poking a skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
• Let the bread cool: Let the bread cool a little before slicing to help it set and prevent it from falling apart.

How To Store leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the tea bread cool to room temperature. Once cool, wrap it up tightly or store it in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, wrap the bread tightly in plastic and foil. Store in a freezer bag or airtight container. It freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before eating.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 103.3 kcal
• Total Fat: 0.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
• Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
• Sodium: 44.3 mg
• Potassium: 54.5 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Sugars: 9.3 g
• Protein: 2.5 g

Try More Nigella Lawson Recipes:

• Nigella Pea And Mint Soup
• Nigella Pea Risotto
• Nigella No-knead Bread Recipe