Good Old Fashioned Malt Loaf...

Here is another classic tea loaf. This one is beautifully soft and sticky and is gorgeous with plenty of Kerrigold butter slathered over the top.
It used to be one of our lunchtime treats as children just before we were sent back off to school for the afternoon session.
I have made this from the original recipe which takes an overnight soak for the dried fruit but just look at the ingredients for the liquor, can you imagine the fab flavours the fruit will be lapping up! Well worth the wait I believe …and if you can wait for 2 days for the loaf to mature, then you will find the perfect Malt Loaf with that wonderfully sticky consistency…

Ingredients:
120g sultanas
90g chopped dried prunes
90g chopped dried figs
180ml freshly brewed strong tea (I used 3 PG Tips tea bags)
100g soft dark brown sugar
100g malt extract (plus more to glaze the loaf with when cooked)
50g treacle
260g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs

Method:
The day before baking:
1) In a medium bowl, pop 120g sultanas, 90g chopped dried figs and 90g chopped dried prunes.
2) Pour in 180ml freshly brewed strong tea (I used 3 PG Tips tea bags,) 100g dark soft dark brown sugar, 100g malt extract and 50g treacle.
3) Cover with cling film and pop into the fridge overnight

The next day:
4) Preheat oven Gas 4/ 180’C or 350’F
5) Line a 2LB loaf tin with baking paper
6) Pop the fruit and all of the juices into a large mixing bowl and add 260g plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda. Stir well to combine
7) Add 2 eggs and mix until well incorporated
8) Pop into the loaf tin, level the top and bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven
9) While still warm, brush the top generously with more malt extract
10) Leave in the tin to cool completely then remove from the tin but leave the baking paper on and wrap well in tinfoil.
11) Leave to mature for 2 day then slice thickly and add plenty of butter to serve with a hot cup of tea
12) Malt loaf keeps well wrapped in baking paper and foil in an air-tight tin for 7-8 days at room temperature. If you want to keep it longer, it can be frozen

Music:
Arkansas Traveller by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

[pennyflaherty]

I have been wanting to make malt loaf for ages, but couldn’t find the malt extract in the supermarket ! Thanks for pointing out they sell it in Holland and Barrett. I’m popping there immediately to buy some 😋

[SuperShassa]

Hello 👋 Margaret, this is a keeper, an excellent recipe. I've never baked malt loaf in my life and I took a chance doubling up the ingredients. My son who can be quite critical loved it, which is praise indeed. I've shared with friends and gifted a large portion to a close friend with a block of Kerrygold butter for her birthday. She contacted me to say how thrilled she was.
Thank you for sharing. ❤ All the best to you. 🎉

[wowmammakitchen]

2 big thumbs up 👍 😋 thanks for sharing 😊😊

[asharuchirecipessupportid]

Absolutely delicious recipe
Perfectly prepared and well presented. Looks so tasty.
Nice sharing. Have a great day.
Stay safe and happy

[elisabethloxley]

Does anyone remember Harvo malt loaf? It was at a time before soreen. I live in New Zealand now (for the last 50 years) and malt can be purchased at most supermarkets . Sometimes in the health section.

[goldenwords]

FANTASTIC, ,, IT LOOKS VERY TASTY & Delicious 👍 thanx sharing Frnd 🤗 Sty blessed 😇 connect 💐

[didenno]

Wow thank you for this recipe, i always had this as a child and my mums name was doreen. There is a brand of malt loaf she always purchased (soreen) and i always used to say "where's the soreen doreen" lovely memories of a wonderful mum. I will try this, i have also subscribed to your channel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[DesertLifeCooks]

Oh wow! This bread looks Fantastic! Very Delicious! new friend here stay connected🥰

[a.hworld]

wonderful.💕👍.it looks so perfect and delicious 💕.keep sharing my friend ...greetings from Qatar 💕🇶🇦👍

[CutLisaFitriani]

u are great my dear, keep sharing yummy recipe

[royalanethridge]

I made this 2 weeks ago
It was unbelievable brilliant
Just had to make another
None better than Margerets
It’s exactly as I use to buy or better with dates

[sallyjenko]

Your voice is so lovely and soothing ❤

[edithgravel]

Since I found your recipe, I have made this malt loaf three times. It is so good. I think I’ll make a few and offer them as a Christmas gift.

[lindarylands]

Your loaf looks delicious ❤I will try this

[schumigaby]

What a calming experience with your Video 😊 thanks 🙏 will try 🥰

[asmrcomfortingsenses]

Very appetizing
big like 11 amazing presentations nice video

[martindale]

No luck finding malt extract in the shops here in Canada, but I found a wonderful beer making place near home that cheerfully supplied some "Amber Malt Extract" to have a go at this! It is almost ready to come out of the oven and the house smells fantastic. I doubt that I will be able to wait the two days to let it cure . . . . Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!!

[jimmavity]

Never had Malt Loaf, but now I really want to try it.

[PaddyJoeCooking]

Your Malt Loaf looks absolutely mouthwatering Margaret, lashings upon lashings of Kerry Gold for me please😋👍

[PostcardAndAPint]

Oo I love malt loaf! Tastes of Sunday as a child. I had no idea what was in it! Thanks for this great recipe! 🍻