How to Make Bishop's Bread I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bishop's Bread, also known as "Tea Cake" or "Preacher's Bread," is a delicious, dense, and slightly sweet bread that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. This old-fashioned recipe has been passed down for generations and is a staple in many Southern households.

What sets Bishop's Bread apart from other breads is its unique combination of flavors and textures. It is typically made with a blend of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, giving it a rich and complex taste th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup candied cherries
  • ½ cup currants
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 -9x5 inch loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat egg in mixing bowl until frothy. Add sugar, oil, and vanilla. Beat to blend. Mix in buttermilk.
  • In another bowl measure the flour, soda, and salt. Stir to mix well. Add walnuts, cherries, raisins, and chips. Mix together. Add all at once to liquid batter. Stir only until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until bread tests done. Let bread stand for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool on a rack.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 163mg

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