Currant Loaf

Delight in the cozy, old-fashioned charm of this Currant Loaf, a moist and tender bread infused with warm cinnamon and studded with bursts of sweet, tangy currants. This easy-to-make loaf combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar with the rich flavor of vanilla and the buttery crumble of cold, cubed butter. The result is a perfectly balanced batter that bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. Ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a snack, this subtly spiced loaf can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is your go-to for a comforting homemade treat. Keywords: currant loaf recipe, easy fruit bread, cinnamon currant bread, homemade loaf, sweet tea bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 100 g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 150 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150 g currants
• 1 tbsp optional: powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a thick batter forms. Take care not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the currants until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Dust the top of the cooled loaf with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3042.1

Total Fat 94.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 428.2mg	0%
Sodium 1139.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 516.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 259.9g
Protein 48.1g	0%

Vitamin D 116.1IU	0%
Calcium 437.0mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1832.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 66.4%