Welsh Tea Loaf

Steps to make Welsh Tea Loaf

1. 1

   Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

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   Preheat oven to 350 °F and lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

2. 2

   Cook raisins

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   In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 2¾ cups of water with 15 ounces of raisins and bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add baking soda

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   Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in 4 teaspoons of baking soda. Allow to cool completely.

4. 4

   Combine butter and sugar

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   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups of butter and 1½ cups of sugar until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add eggs

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   Beat in 3 eggs, 1 at a time and combine well before adding each one.

6. 6

   Add flavor

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   Add 2 tablespoons of molasses, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Stir to mix through.

7. 7

   Add flour

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   Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour and mix to combine well.

8. 8

   Add raisin mixture

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   Fold in the raisin mixture and combine well.

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   Bake

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   Transfer loaf batter to the prepared loaf tins and bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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    Serve
    

    Allow to cool slightly, in loaf pans to serve at room temperature.