Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240ml) low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 100g dried cranberries
- 50g chopped walnuts
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4). Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, sunflower oil, and honey.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for a few minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of loaf):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender
- Sweet and flavorful
- Studded with cranberries and walnuts
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or tea time
User Comments:
- "This tea loaf is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and I love the addition of cranberries and walnuts."
- "I'm not a huge fan of tea loaf, but this one converted me! It's so light and fluffy, and the perfect balance of sweetness."
- "This is the best tea loaf I've ever had! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make a dairy-free version, use almond milk or soy milk instead of cow's milk.
- If you don't have cranberries, you can substitute raisins or dried cherries.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
