Spicy Tea Bread Food

GRANDMA EMMA'S SPICE LOAF

Steps:

• Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
• Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
• In a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
• Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.

SPICY CHEESE QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl. Whisk in half-and-half cream, milk, and vegetable just until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

IRISH TEA BREAD

Steps:

• Soak fruit in the prepared tea overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 150.C and grease & line a 20cm sqyare cake pan.
• Stir brandy & sugar into fruit mixture until dissolved and then stir in the eggs.
• Gradually fold in flour and spice and combine until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into a pan & bake for one hour.
• Remove from oven & cover with foil and bake for a further 30 minutes.
• Set aside to cool for approx 30 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Store for 24 hours before slicing.
• Serve with butter & a cup of tea.

SPICED PEAR BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pears, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour into four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

SPICY CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, olive oil, garlic, scallion, thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Melt in microwave on high, about 1 minute.
• Halve baguette lengthwise; place on baking sheet. Brush cut sides with mixture; sprinkle with Gruyere and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until cheese is melted and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, slice each half crosswise into 5 pieces.

SPICY CHAI TEA

Steps:

• Bring to a boil spices in water, then simmer 20 minutes.
• Add tea for 5 minutes no longer it will be to bitter!
• Strain.
• Add sugar and milk stir to dissolve.
• Drink Up!
• Or cool and add ice for a refreshing summer drink.
• Cheers!

TEA LOAF

Steps:

• Mix the sultanas, raisins and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the tea and cover the bowl. Leave to sit for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the dried fruit to soak up all the liquid.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Add the eggs, flour and sugar to the soaked fruit, ensuring everything is well combined. Spoon the mixture into the tin and place in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 30 mins or until firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before transferring to a wire rack.
• Cut into thick slices and serve with butter. To store, wrap tightly and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.