Corstorphine Loaf

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 13

Tasty Corstorphine Loaf for a fun weekend breakfast or brunch

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

267

Sugar

22g

Fat

10g

Corstorphine Loaf is a sweet bread originating from Corstorphine, Scotland. It's made primarily with flour, milk, and sweeteners such as cane syrup or golden syrup, along with nuts and dried fruit. This recipe is a modern take on the classic, adding chopped walnuts for extra crunch and flavor. The loaf can be enjoyed warm or cold and is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch with family and friends. Its sweet and satisfying taste is a great way to start the day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
3.	In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
4.	Stir in the milk, cane syrup or golden syrup, golden raisins or sultana, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

This Corstorphine Loaf is easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold as a quick breakfast or snack.

It’s also sweet and flavorful, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

CONS

This recipe contains a fair amount of sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may not be suitable for those with gluten or nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Corstorphine Loaf is not particularly healthy, it contains important nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamin D.
The walnuts in this recipe also provide healthy fats and antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and support heart health.

	2 cups flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 cup milk
	1/2 cup walnuts , chopped
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 cup cane syrup or 1/2 cup golden syrup
	1 cup golden raisins or 1 cup sultana