How to Make Mummy's Tea Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mummy's Tea Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea, hence the name. It's a simple and comforting treat that reminds me of home and the warmth of my mother's kitchen.

The recipe itself is quite easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. The result is a delicious and aromatic bread that's great for serving to guest...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chopped pitted dates
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

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

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Place the dates, sugar, salt, and butter into a bowl, and pour in the boiling water. Stir together and set aside to cool. Once cool, mix in the egg.
  • Stir the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a bowl. Pour the raisin mixture over the flour mixture, and stir together until thoroughly combined. Mix in the vanilla extract and, if desired, walnuts. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 269mg