Welsh Tea Loaf

This rich, dark and moist quick bread is delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.

Step: 2

Combine water and raisins in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and let cool.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in molasses, vanilla and salt. Stir in flour and then beat in raisin mixture until well combined. Spoon batter into prepared pans.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature.

Per Serving: 336 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 47.8g; fat 14.8g; cholesterol 64.5mg; sodium 377.8mg.

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