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9:16 pm
January 23, 2010
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CindyP
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I've got the first part of this sitting to make it first thing in the morning, to have some Tea Bread for breakfast. As I don't think there will be a game of Cricket going on tomorrow, breakfast will have to do! 
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“Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have time to make them all yourself.” ― Alfred Sheinwold
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9:31 pm
January 23, 2010
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Farmgirl wannabe
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Cindy, what tea did you use and which dried fruits? Do you plan to line the bread tin or to grease and flour it? I have never lined a tin before but I do have parchment paper. I also have my fruit soaking in tea right now. We will have to let each other know how breakfast turns out!
Sandra
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9:43 pm
January 23, 2010
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CindyP
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I'm using a mango tea and using dried strawberries. The only tea I have and it was either strawberries or apples…..so I decided on strawberries. I don't have any parchment, but I think the batter would be like a banana or zucchini bread, so I'm just going to grease the pan. If it doesn't come out all pretty, I have nothing against scooping it out!
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“Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have time to make them all yourself.” ― Alfred Sheinwold
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12:33 am
January 24, 2010
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mrnglry
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Now, this sounds like a recipe I would like to try – a bit different than anything I have done before, and I do have some interesting teas I would like to experiment with. hmmm…..Now I need to see what kind of fruits I have around here…..raisins and craisins, for sure.
Thanks for the post, Rose. :)
Grace in California
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4:05 am
January 24, 2010
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Rose H
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I hope you enjoy your tea breads, and they turn out well. My Mom in Law always lined the tins with greased foil so I have always lined the tins with foil and now parchment as this doesn't have to be peeled off the loaf. The mixture was 'tented' with the liner as it will sometimes catch in the oven.
Please let me know how it goes
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8:37 am
January 24, 2010
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Farmgirl wannabe
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This was delicious! I used a coconut-ginger red tea, I used 1-1/2 cups AP and 1/2 cup spelt flour. The fruits were: 1/4 cup dried Cape Cod Cranberries and 3/4 cup Fruit Bits–both Sunmaid brand. The batter was a little too much for my small bread pan so I put the left over batter in a lined muffin tin, just had enough for three muffins. I did use a liner of parchment paper.
Thanks again, Rose, for a versatile recipe. It was very yummy, I liked the texture and flavor. Will make again with other combinations.
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10:29 am
January 24, 2010
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CindyP
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Amazing!!! What a versatile, easy quick bread to make!!!! And like Farmgirl said, great texture….. I used the mango tea and strawberries I had dehydrated this summer. Amazing mango flavor, it really came through!! I can see using a flavored tea as the water in many different recipes now!
I did not use the parchment paper, just greased the pan (I used glass) well. It slipped out nicely!
Here's a pic (after we all had a piece of course!)
 
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11:13 am
January 24, 2010
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Farmgirl wannabe
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 Okay, I have never posted a picture before, but you gave such thorough instructions on using photobucket that I thought I would give it a try. If our two pictures don't make everyone want to give this recipe a try, I don't know what wiill. I hope the picture turns out and is the right size!!!
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11:48 am
January 24, 2010
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CindyP
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“Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have time to make them all yourself.” ― Alfred Sheinwold
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12:21 pm
January 24, 2010
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Rose H
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So glad you like the results 
Your photos are lovely – making me free really hungry, mmmmmmmm!
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7:50 am
January 26, 2010
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AS they say a picture paints a 1000 words – so thanks for the pictures of the bread – they both look wonderful. Sandra where did you get the cast iron teapot? I drink coffee in the am but tea in the afternoon and rest of the day. I love Eng breakfast tea.
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11:00 am
February 18, 2010
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Pete
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FINALLY got this made! Had some left over Earl Grey and dried cranberries were handy.
YUM!! The Earl Grey was so subtle that I am not sure I'd recognize it had I not known what it was, but it added such a wonderful depth and little extra flavor that it was, well, wonderful! These cranberries screamed that they wanted some lemon or orange rind to go with them, but that might overpower the Earl Grey completely. Hmmm. May have to try this again with just a touch of lemon added, or maybe some tangerine dust, or orange rind. Then we will know for sure… 
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Anulos qui animum ostendunt omnes gestemus!
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4:15 pm
February 18, 2010
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Rose H
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Hi Pete
I'm so glad that you are pleased with the results.
Considering that I love Earl Grey tea, and absolutely love anything with orange in I've never tried either! I have only ever put candid peel in….looks like I'll be baking again very soon. Thank you for inspiring me.
(I've put cranberries in as I love them too – often add a handful to my morning porridge.)
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2:14 pm
March 18, 2010
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Pete
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Have tried this several times now, and it is always great! So far always using cranberries, because that is what we had handy, but next time will try some apricots. Have used all whole wheat, half and half, and all AP flour. We like the all whole wheat best, so far, at least with the cranberries and the English Breakfast Tea. Also tried Jasmine tea. That was superb!
With the all whole wheat, it does not rise as much, but the flavor and density is quite good, given that it is quick bread. I have started reducing the oven temp about 25-50 degrees. I was getting a touch of burn on the bottom, using a glass pan.
This loaf is delightfully crusty/crunchy, even when fully cooled. Yummy! Have tried it toasted with a poached egg, and really, really, really enjoyed that. The texture of the bread, the sweetness of the bread with the egg. Soooo good!
This recipe has now been ranked as one of the best ever by family members! Looks like we are going to have a lot of it. It's so easy to make, and such a splendid use of any leftover tea.
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Anulos qui animum ostendunt omnes gestemus!
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4:27 pm
March 18, 2010
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Rose H
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Thank you so much for your kind comments Pete, but it's the cook that makes the bread and the adjustments you make that makes the recipe! I'm sure that My Mom in Law would have been delighted that others can share her recipe. 
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4:44 pm
March 18, 2010
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Pete
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There is a down side to all this. Maybe two! This has quite a lot of sugar, more than I would expect to like, but I would not change that at all. The other thing is that I always want butter on the slice! Normally I don't spread butter on quick breads, but did the first time we had this one, and that is the only way I want it now!
Thanks, again, for sharing this one with us, Rose. My family is grateful to both you and your mother-in-law.
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Anulos qui animum ostendunt omnes gestemus!
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6:25 pm
March 18, 2010
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Rose H
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I didn't realise I'd missed off a comment about the sugar 
I only use 1/2 a cup and it's plenty sweet enough for me. (I cut back on sugar in all recipes as I'm diabetic.)
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6:51 pm
March 18, 2010
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Pete
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The original recipe above has been edited to reflect that option, Rose.
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7:21 am
March 19, 2010
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Rose H
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8:59 am
March 19, 2010
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Farmgirl wannabe
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Rose, I make this about 2-3 times a month. I love it with a red tea that is ginger-coconut flavored. I add cranberries and mixed fruit bits. When I take a slice in my lunch I always take a couple extra…as my co-workers love it, too. It makes such a pretty loaf. Thanks for sharing.
Sandra
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