If the top of the loaf starts to brown too quickly, cover with a sheet of foil and continue baking. Remove from the oven and brush the top with warm honey to glaze. Cool on a wire rack.

A super enriched and soft milk loaf, this is delicious as a soft pillowy slice for breakfast, or as toast with tea – but it ...

the perfect tea loaf. Equipment: You will need a 900g/2lb loaf tin. Put the currants and sultanas in a bowl and pour over the hot tea. Stir, cover and leave to soak overnight for the liquid to absorb.