Divine Teacakes
Treat yourself to divine teacakes - soft and fluffy buns, bursting with a mix of dried fruits. Perfect for a special occasion or just as a treat, these teacakes are a delicious combination of sweet and savoury. Enjoy them toasted with butter and a cup of your favourite tea. You won't be able to resist!
If you love the tang of sweet and spicy fruit wrapped up in a soft, fluffy bun, then Divine Teacakes are the perfect treat for you! These scrumptious teacakes are full of dried fruits like sultanas, raisins and mixed peel. They’re lightly spiced with mixed spice, baked until golden and delicious, then slathered with butter and toasted until crisp.
My teacakes will be the highlight of your tea-time and are guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face! Best of all, they require minimal effort. All you need is a few simple ingredients and some basic baking skills. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your kitchen will begin to smell divine!
If you’ve never baked these heavenly treats before, don’t worry - I'm here to guide you! My tried and tested method results in nothing less than perfection, so let’s get baking!
Why You’ll Love This Divine Teacakes Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Divine Teacakes recipe:
It's packed with delicious flavors: Divine teacakes are made with a mix of dried fruits, mixed spice, and sugar that join together in warm and mellow flavors. And with a hint of butter and yeast, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
It's easy to make: This recipe is perfect for novice bakers looking for their first baking challenge. It requires minimal hassle and time, and takes under an hour and a half to prepare and bake.
It's super healthy: Divine teacakes are low in fat and saturated fat, making them a great alternative to other snacks and desserts. Plus, they provide a healthy dose of fiber, as well as essential vitamins and minerals.
Divine Teacakes
Treat yourself to divine teacakes - soft and fluffy buns, bursting with a mix of dried fruits. Perfect for a special occasion or just as a treat, these teacakes are a delicious combination of sweet and savoury. Enjoy them toasted with butter and a cup of your favourite tea. You won't be able to resist!
Ingredients
- 100ml milk
- 30g butter
- 350g strong white bread flour
- 7g sachet fast action dried yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- 75g mixed dried fruit (peel, sultanas, raisins and currants)
- oil for greasing
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Step 1: Begin by combining the milk and butter in a pan and heating until the butter has fully melted. Then, add 100ml of water to reduce the temperature of the mixture to room temp. In a bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, spices, and 1 tsp of salt. Make sure the yeast and salt are not mixed together, then form a well within the flour mixture. Pour the milk-butter combination into the well, stirring until the mixture creates larger flakes. Transfer the dough onto a surface and knead until it is smooth and pliable (for 5 minutes or so). Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and let it rise until it doubles in size (approximately 1-1 ½ hours).
- Step 2: Place parchment paper on a tray. Work the mixed dried fruits into the dough, evenly distributing them as much as possible. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. With your hand cup, roll each piece on the surface with a bit of pressure, forming it into a round bun. Put them on the tray at a distance of 5cm from each other, and flatten them a little, giving them the typical teacake shape. Cover them with a lightly oiled sheet of cling film, and let them rest for 45 minutes or until they double in size.
- Step 3: Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Brush the egg wash generously over the top of each bun and bake on the top shelf for 20 mins until they turn a golden colour and have risen. Leave to cool on a wire rack, before halving, toasting and spreading with butter to your liking.
