Baking

Apricot and Pistachio Tea Bread

Prep20 min
Cook55 min
Total75 min
Serves10
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Soak the chopped apricots in warm tea for 30 minutes, then drain. Heat oven to 165°C fan and line a 900 g loaf tin.

  2. 02

    Beat sugar, eggs and oil, then fold in flour, orange zest, drained apricots and pistachios.

  3. 03

    Spoon into tin, level the surface and bake 45–55 minutes until golden and a skewer is clean.

  4. 04

    Cool in the tin 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Slice once fully cooled.