What can I serve for afternoon tea?

What can I serve for afternoon tea?

There aren’t any rules when it comes to the food, but a standard afternoon tea comprises a tier of sandwiches, a tier of cakes and one of scones or teacakes. However, you could also throw in pastries, petits fours or biscuits.

Can I make tea sandwiches the night before?

To make sandwiches ahead of time, assemble sandwiches the night before and loosely cover them with wax paper then a damp paper towel in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep the sandwiches fresh overnight without drying out the bread.

How do you make Scottish tea bread?

Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf or Bara Brith) Next, add the beaten egg. Then add the flour and baking powder and mix until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan and place into preheated oven. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes,…

What kind of bread is made with tea?

Scottish Tea Bread (Fruit Loaf) This Scottish tea bread, or fruit loaf, or even Bara Brith recipe is for a bread which one would have with a cup of tea. However, this is even made using tea! So put the kettle on and make an extra strong pot of tea! You also won’t believe how easy it is to make.

How do you make a tea loaf?

Packed full tea-soaked fruit, this tea loaf is beautifully rich and moist. Place the sultanas and raisins in a bowl and pour over the hot tea. Cover and allow to soak up the liquid overnight. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F. Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment or a loaf tin liner.

How do you know when tea bread is done baking?

Spoon the mixture into the lined loaf tin, place in the oven and bake for 1 hour – to 1 hour 15 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when an inserted skewer comes out clean. If you find that the top of the tea bread is starting to look too dark whilst it’s in the oven, you can cover it will foil.