A recipe developer has shared her mother's nostalgic malt loaf recipe from the 1980s, which uses a surprising breakfast ingredient to simplify the process. TikTok food creator Amy Sheppard revealed that All Bran cereal is the key to achieving a 'sticky and sweet' loaf that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea.
In her video, Sheppard explained that her mum taught her the trick when she was a child, and she has been baking it ever since. 'This is one of those recipes that everyone made in the 80s. It's sticky and sweet and perfectly gooey,' she said. She recommends spreading slices with a thick layer of butter while still warm and enjoying with a big mug of tea.
The clip has garnered over 80,700 views, with viewers sharing their own memories. One commenter asked if bran flakes would work, while another recalled their granny calling it 'branbread'. The recipe involves brewing a strong cup of tea, soaking the All Bran in it, then mixing with flour, sugar, treacle, mixed fruit, baking powder, and egg. The mixture is baked for 50 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Sheppard described the bake as a comforting, nostalgic Sunday afternoon treat that always brings happiness. The recipe has inspired many to recreate it, with one viewer declaring they would have it for 'breakfast, lunch and dinner'.
