Low Fat Desserts Recipes - Malt Loaf

Ingredients

• 350g plain flour

• 1.5ml salt

• 5ml easy blend dried yeast

• pinch of caster sugar

• 30ml soft light brown sugar

• 175g sultanas

• 150ml hand hot skimmed milk

• 15ml sunflower oil

• 45ml malt extract

To glaze

• 30ml caster sugar

• 30ml water

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Method:

1. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, stir in the yeast, pinch of sugar, brown sugar and sultanas, and make a well in the centre. Add the hot milk with the oil and malt extract. Gradually incorporate the flour and mix to a soft dough, adding a little extra milk if necessary.

2. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a 450g/1lb loaf tin.

3. Shape the dough and place it in the prepared tin. Cover with a damp dish cloth and leave in a warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 190'C/375 "F/Gas 5.

4. Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

5. Meanwhile, make the glaze by dissolving the sugar in the water in a small pan. Bring to the boil, stirring, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Brush the loaf while hot, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool.