Almost Fat-Free British Tea Loaf

Delish guilt-free(ish) fruit loaf. No oil, no butter - just a bit of egg, making for almost no fat per serving. Nicely sliced and spread with - dare I say it? Butter! [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 ounces white sugar
• 10 ounces raisins
• 10 fluid ounces strong hot tea
• 12 ounces self-rising flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a loaf pan.

Step 3

Combine raisins and tea in a bowl. Steep for about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Mix flour, sugar, and allspice together in a second bowl. Add the raisin-tea mixture and egg. Gently combine using a rubber spatula; do not overmix. Scoop mixture into the prepared loaf pan.