Welcome to our kitchen! Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of Proper British Malt Loaf—a sticky, squidgy treat that perfectly embodies the classic British tea-loaf. This recipe features a harmonious blend of maltiness, enhanced by juicy raisins and sweet medjool dates, creating a gorgeous caramel-molasses flavor.
Served warm and generously slathered with salty butter, it’s a comforting snack that has even won over the skeptical teenage palate. Join us as we whip up this scrumptious loaf that’s quickly become a family favorite—so good, you might just find yourself reaching for a second slice! Ready to indulge? Let’s get baking!
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Recipe Instructions
This British classic tea-loaf is sticky and squidgy with that perfect malty flavour. I love it served warm, spread with a little (ok, a lot of) salted butter.
I think I’ve eaten more of this malt loaf than regular bread in the last month!
Two whole boxes of bran cereal have been dedicated to making many many malt loaves – that’s how much we all love it.
Even our teenage son, who initially called it an ‘old-people cake’ (gotta love teens) has been eating it as an afterschool and pre-football snack.
Usually malt loaf is made with raisins, but this version uses half raisins and half chopped medjool dates.
It’s a swap made after running low on raisins, and supplementing with dates from the cupboard, and I’ve NEVER made it different since. They add extra stickiness and a gorgeous caramel-molasses flavour.
Hope you love this one as much as we do.
Free printable recipe is available on our site: https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/malt-loaf/
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Video “This Proper British Malt Loaf Is Sticky, Squidgy Perfection” was uploaded on 04/27/2026 to Youtube Channel Kitchen Sanctuary