Home-made Malt Loaf

Slices of malt loaf topped with lots of butter are a great favourite of mine. Malt loaf is one of those Great British traditions that we never seem to make at home, but always keep the ready-made in store to go with a hot drink for elevenses or afternoon tea.

This recipe is using a malt extract. This gives a very rich flavour, and also maintains a moist finish. Two-thirds extract can also be mixed with a third black treacle.

This is a loaf that needs to mature to reach the m