Lincolnshire Plum Bread
This Plum Bread recipe is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of Earl Grey-soaked fruits with warm spices and a hint of sweetness. The dough rises to perfection, creating a beautifully golden-brown loaf that is perfect for slicing and serving with butter and cheese. Enjoy the comforting flavors and comforting aroma of this homemade bread!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz prunes
- 50g/2oz currants
- 50g/2oz sultanas
- 150ml/5fl oz Earl Grey tea
- 450g/1lb strong plain flour, plus extra for flouring
- 125ml/4½fl oz milk
- 6 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 110g/4oz butterbutter
- 2 free-range eggs
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 15g/½oz dried yeast
- butter
- Lincolnshire cheese
Instructions
- Place the dried fruits into a bowl and pour over the Earl Grey tea. Mix well and set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift the flour into a large bowl. Prepare a large loaf tin by greasing and flouring the bottom and sides.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, melted butter and eggs until well combined.
- Add the spices, vanilla extract and salt and whisk again to combine.
- Add the dried yeast and whisk again to combine.
- Add the sifted flour a little at a time and whisk until all of the flour has been incorporated into the mixture and the mixture comes together as a soft dough.
- Strain the soaked dried fruits and discard the tea. Add the soaked fruits to the dough and knead for 3-5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic and the fruits are well combined in the mixture.
- Transfer the dough to a clean bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and set aside in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size (proved).
- When the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly. Transfer the dough to a large loaf tin and set aside for a further hour to rise.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- When the dough has risen, bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes, or until golden-brown. Set aside to cool in the tin.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- To serve, cut the plum bread into slices and serve with butter and cheese.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 1 loaf (6-8)
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