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Choc-chip raisin tea bread


This choc-chip tea bread is not too sweet and is suitable for tea as the name suggests.  Added in some orange rind for more flavour, not forgetting the walnuts that made it nutty .... munch, munch!









Spread on a thin layer of butter if you prefer it to be more buttery ....... Enjoy!
                                                                                                                                                                  
Ingredients

190 gm butter
100 gm soft brown sugar
225 gm self-raising flour
4 eggs
60 gm choc-chips
1/2  cup raisins, coarsely chopped
1/2  cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 orange rind
1 tsp vanilla essence
A pinch of salt

Method

1.  Sift the flour with the salt, take out a tablespoon of flour and mix into the rasins to absorb moisture and sugar.
2.  Cream the butter, sugar and orange rind till light, fluffy and creamy.
3.  Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.mix well.  Add in the vanilla essence.
4.  Fold in the sifted flour, mix in the choc-chips, mix well, followed by the walnuts and raisins.  Mix thoroughly, scraping from the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl.
5.  Pour batter into a well greased 8.1/2" x 4.1/2" x  3" loaf dish.  Make a slight depression with the back of the spoon.
6.  Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg C for 50 mins. to an hour.  Test with a skewer if it comes out clean.  Let stand in dish for 10 min. before unmoulding and cooling it  completely on a wire rack.





I'm submitting this post  to  Aspirng Bakers #7 -  Chocolate Delight  (May 2011) hosted by  DG of  Tested and Tasted.
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  1. ann lowMay 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    This tea bread looks so good with all that yummy ingredients in it. Wish I can two slices for my breakfast... ;DD

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  2. ReanaclaireMay 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Cheah, it looks nutritious and healthy too!

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  3. hanushiMay 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Nicely baked with a generous serving of dried fruits and nuts!

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  4. ICook4FunMay 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful cake. Love the combinations of raisins and chocolate.

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  5. penny aka jeroxieMay 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    love the generous portion of fruit and choc. :)

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  6. JeannieMay 25, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Oh lovely, I would love to have a piece of your cake for tea tomorrow at the office:D Will definitely perk me up!

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  7. yummylittlecooksMay 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Looks so tempting with loads of raisin, chips and nut.

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  8. Angie's RecipesMay 26, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    wow I come over for tea! This looks delectable!

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  9. Mary BergfeldMay 26, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    This looks so pretty. If it tastes half as good as it looks, you have a real winning recipe on your hands. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  10. ElinMay 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Cheah....2 slices for me with a cup of apple tea...perfect tea snack for me :)

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  11. Sokehah cheahMay 26, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Anncoo
    Thank you. Pity you're across the causeway!

    Claire
    Yes, it's nutritious.

    Hanushi
    Thank you!

    ICook4Fun
    Must admit it's a good combination.

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  12. The SweetyliciousMay 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    is a good combination of choc and raisin! look so flavourful and yummy! (:

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  13. Sokehah cheahMay 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Penny
    Yes, yummy!

    Jeannie
    Can pos laju to you!

    yummylittlecooks
    Yes, it's healthy too!

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  14. lenaMay 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    agree with them, this sounds really delicious and i dont think anyone can resisit a good tea bread!

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  15. AnandaMay 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    oh my this is heavenly goodness! have been wanting to make raisin bread or cake with choc also can't resist

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  16. chow and chatterMay 27, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    this looks wonderful my daughter would love it as her favorite choc is choc raisons

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  17. Yummy BakesMay 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    What a shame, I can only enjoy with my eyes ....

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  18. Sokehah cheahMay 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Lena
    Thank you. You have a wonderful holiday!

    Ananda
    So this is reminder to you!

    Rebecca
    Thank you. So why not make one for her then!

    Yummy Bakes
    Yes, what a pity that you're so far away!

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  19. My Little SpaceMay 27, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Probably, you should save this up for the tea time with the ladies!
    Kristy

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  20. DGMay 29, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Love these. Love the combination of raisins, nuts & chocolate in the cake :D

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  21. Sokehah cheahMay 30, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Kristy
    Normally we don't bring food. We enjoy the food at the restaurant and the chit-chat!

    DG
    Thank you!

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