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Carrot-Ginger Tea Bread

Utensils needed: Mixing bowl; whisk; wooden spoon; large bowl; three 6-inch loaf pans, lightly buttered and dusted with Wondra flour; wire rack
Baking time: Approximately 25 minutes
Storage: Wrap tightly. Keep at room temperature up to 1 day; refrigerated, up to 1 week; frozen, up to 3 months.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Quantity: Three 6-inch loaves

Ingredients

2

large eggs, at room temperature

3

/4 cup canola oil

1

/2 cup (about 10) puréed cooked prunes

1

cup freshly grated carrots

2

tablespoons minced candied or crystallized ginger

1

tablespoon ginger juice*

2

teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

1

1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1

cup bran flour

1

cup light brown sugar

2

teaspoons baking powder

1

teaspoon baking soda

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Place the eggs in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until frothy. Beat in the oil and prune purée. When well blended, using a wooden spoon, beat in the carrots, minced ginger, ginger juice, and orange zest.

    Step 3

    Combine the all-purpose flour with the bran flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. When blended, add the carrot mixture, beating with a wooden spoon to incorporate.

    Step 4

    Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to pull away from the pans and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Step 5

    Remove from the oven and invert onto a wire rack. Allow to cool before serving or storing.

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