Mary Berry All-Bran Tea Bread
Mary Berry All-Bran Tea Bread is a fruit loaf made by soaking bran cereal and dried fruit in brewed tea, then baking the mixture with flour, sugar, and eggs. Unlike rich cakes, it has a lighter texture and a wholesome feel, making it ideal for everyday slicing rather than special occasions only.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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All-Bran cereal: 150 g
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Mixed dried fruit: 200 g
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Strong hot tea: 300 ml
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Soft brown sugar: 100 g
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Self-raising flour: 150 g
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Egg: 1 large
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Mixed spice: 1 teaspoon
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Butter: for greasing the tin
Instructions
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Soak the cereal and fruit – Place the All-Bran and dried fruit in a bowl, pour over the hot tea, and leave to soak for at least 1 hour until softened.
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Add sugar and spice – Stir the brown sugar and mixed spice into the soaked mixture until evenly combined.
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Mix in the egg – Beat in the egg thoroughly to bind the mixture.
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Fold in the flour – Add the self-raising flour and mix gently until just combined.
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Prepare the tin – Grease and line the loaf tin with baking parchment.
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Fill the tin – Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface.
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Bake gently – Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (150°C fan) for 50–55 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Cool completely – Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out and cool fully before slicing.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-all-bran-tea-bread/