Scottish Dumpling Loaf

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
Quick and easy recipe for Scottish Dumpling Loaf
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
4 ounces butter or 4 ounces margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup sultana
1 cup currants
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
425
Sugar
47g
Fat
17g
Scottish Dumpling Loaf is a traditional Scottish dessert that is easy to make and delicious to eat. This sweet bread-like loaf is made with a mix of flour, sugar, sultanas, currants, and various spices like allspice, ginger, and cinnamon. The combination of these ingredients gives this loaf a unique flavor that is perfect as a breakfast or dessert. While it is a delicious treat, it should be eaten in moderation due to its high sugar and calorie content. Serve it with butter or jam for an extra bit of flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F
2.Sift flour and baking soda into a mixing bowl
3.Add eggs to the bowl and mix well
4.Melt butter/margarine in a saucepan and add to the mixture
5.Add sugar, sultanas, currants, cold water, allspice, ginger, and cinnamon
6.Mix well and pour into a greased loaf tin
7.Bake for 1 1/2 hours
8.Let the loaf cool for a few minutes before serving with butter or jam on the side

PROS

Easy to make, delicious, great for breakfast or dessert, can be served with butter or jam

CONS

High in sugar and calories, not suitable for those on a low-sugar or low-calorie diet

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sultanas, currants, and spices like ginger and cinnamon are rich in antioxidants and can aid digestion. However, this loaf is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

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