Currant Loaf
Delight in the cozy, old-fashioned charm of this Currant Loaf, a moist and tender bread infused with warm cinnamon and studded with bursts of sweet, tangy currants. This easy-to-make loaf combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar with the rich flavor of vanilla and the buttery crumble of cold, cubed butter. The result is a perfectly balanced batter that bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. Ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a snack, this subtly spiced loaf can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is your go-to for a comforting homemade treat. Keywords: currant loaf recipe, easy fruit bread, cinnamon currant bread, homemade loaf, sweet tea bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 150 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g currants
- 1 tbsp optional: powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a thick batter forms. Take care not to overmix.
Fold in the currants until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the top of the cooled loaf with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.7 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.8 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 259.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1833 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
