Molasses Tea Bread
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly moist, Molasses Tea Bread is a charming twist on traditional quick bread that’s perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon snacks. This easy-to-make loaf combines the robust flavor of molasses with the gentle sweetness of brown sugar and the richness of strong brewed black tea, creating a deep and flavorful base. Hints of cinnamon and ginger add a fragrant spice, while raisins or currants bring bursts of natural sweetness and optional walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just over an hour, this quick bread is a delicious treat that pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a make-ahead breakfast, this recipe is both comforting and versatile, making it a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Molasses
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cups Brewed black tea (strong, cooled)
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 piece Large egg
- 0.75 cups Dried raisins or currants
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the molasses, brown sugar, brewed black tea, melted butter, and the egg. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Fold in the raisins or currants and chopped walnuts, if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top 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.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain, or with a smear of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*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.
