Fochabers Gingerbread Loaf

Name: Fochabers Gingerbread Loaf
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 heaped teaspoon each of ground ginger, mixed spice and cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 heaped teaspoon each of ground ginger, mixed spice and cinnamon; 1 heaped teaspoon each of ground ginger, mixed spice and cinnamon; 125 g (4 oz) butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 50 g (2 oz) soft brown sugar; 50 g (2 oz) currants; 50 g (2 oz) sultanas; 125 g (4 oz) treacle; 125 ml (4 fl oz) dark beer; 50 g (2 oz) candied peel; 250 g (9 oz) plain flour

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Scots Cookery

By Catherine Brown

Published 2003

About

A subtly spiced loaf flavoured with beer.

Ingredients

250 g (9 oz) plain flour
1 heaped teaspoon each of ground ginger, <

Europe
United Kingdom
Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4.

Line a 20 x 10 cm (8 x 4 inch) loaf tin with si