HI Nadz, tell her she is most welcome. My niece has my loaf now and she reports 'really good, especially with loads of butter' I concur with her comments as that is exactly how I ate it.
Hi Diedra. Yes you can make it without the fruit, though it wont be quite so sticky, and the flavour profile will be different. But I am sure it would still be good.
Hi Henrietta. I love this, and find it difficult to keep it, but it does get better if stored for a couple of days. I am looking at trying a different recipe to make it more like Soreen, if I can work it out.
Hi Geoff , I remember my mum making malt loaf when I was young, I’m 64 now so almost 60 years ago. I distinctly remember that it had ‘all bran’ in the recipe. It was also darker too. I think you could achieve the darker shade with a bit of gravy browning though. Very good vlog. Thank you xx
Hi Jackie. I thought about making the malt loaf darker, rather like those proprietary ones you can buy in the shops, but having tasted the result of my bake I decided to leave it just as it was, as it tasted so good.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh yes, I’m sure it tasted lovely but I bet that’s how the ‘shop bought’ ones achieve the dark colour, bit like you do with wedding/Xmas cake. Looked lovely anyway. Xx
Hi, thanks muchly. I shall be baking more, with the next thing being a Mexican version of Mantecadas, I think. I only discovered them yesterday and am somewhat intrigued.
Geoff, please, please could you find a good recipe for a chocolate malt loaf? My daughter used to love the Soreen chocolate malt loaf but you can't buy it anymore 😢 x
@geoffsbakingblog Asda used to sell it a few years ago, but stopped, it was in a purple wrapper I think, and I've not found it since. Thanks for agreeing to research it. If anyone can make a recipe work, it's you!! 👍
@@HedgewitchHoney Hi, I am reliably informed, by a self proclaimed expert, that making everything on my blog is good for you and doesn't add weight. LOL.
@@michaelpackwood639 HI Michael, I am not an ex baker, having baked my first thing in 2014, for something to do. I am an ex smoker though so that may account for what you hear.
Hi Geoff, Is this loaf the same as the Veda that was sold in Ireland? I loved it, it was not a sticky loaf and did not have sultanas in it. I remember when sliced as kids we would squeeze the sides of the centre of bread and make a shape resembling a lady the centre being her waist and the rounded shape of the top of the bread was her head, then the bottom formed the skirt. It was so playable and did not crumble. The reason for all this information is to see if you may be able to re-create this loaf. I live up the gulf of the Eyre peninsula on the fringe of the desert in South Australia. I would certainly like once more to taste this bread, too old to go back to Ireland.
Hi Kathy, I have never seen, or even heard of Veda. However I wondered whether that was similar to Soreen which is the malt loaf (with fruit in) that we can buy in England. So I did a search and the results imply that the two are very similar. So, if that is the case then this sticky malt loaf will have some similarity to Veda. You could try this recipe, without the fruit, and I think you may find it quite close to what you remember.
Hi again Kath, I have done a bit more searching and have found a couple of recipes for Veda, using Bread flour, roasted malt barley flour and nut brown malt flour(now known as crystal flour 150). But only very small amounts of the last two. If I can easily obtain some, I may give this a go.
Fortunately you have conversions at your fingertips! Just search metric to imperial weight conversions, or metric to US Cups, whichever is appropriate for you.
Hi Fred, I do mention at 1:57 to preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/325F. For information there is always a link below the video that give the recipe where such details are also included.
Hih Surfer Chick, I could never find it in a supermarket and i just checked all the big UK ones online and they don't stock it. I bought mine on Amazon and still have some left after two years.
Hi again Surfer Chick. I apologise for telling a big lie. I didn't buy it online at all. I bought it in Holland and Barret, and it is cheaper there than online.
Thank you so much for checking it out for me, I really appreciate that. Ok, I will order off Amazon. The malt loaf looks amazing, and I absolutely love your videos, so easy to follow. I bake for our church cafe, so am always looking for new ideas!
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Hello Geoff from Australia 🇦🇺 my mother thanks you very much. It tastes Devine! X
HI Nadz, tell her she is most welcome. My niece has my loaf now and she reports 'really good, especially with loads of butter' I concur with her comments as that is exactly how I ate it.
Is it possible to make the loaf without the fruit?
Hi Diedra. Yes you can make it without the fruit, though it wont be quite so sticky, and the flavour profile will be different. But I am sure it would still be good.
Just WATCHING you do this malt loaf as NEIL LOVES THEM... BUT I DONT REMEMBER MAKING IT BEFORE.. SO I'M GOING TO GIVE YOURS AGO... 💞👍
Hi Henrietta. I love this, and find it difficult to keep it, but it does get better if stored for a couple of days. I am looking at trying a different recipe to make it more like Soreen, if I can work it out.
I just made this, it's the closest to Soreen I've managed to get. Best recipe yet.
Hi TreCoolResident, that's great. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Gorgeous Geoff some butter on a slice and a cup of tea very nice recipe Thankyou 😊
Hi Karen, thanks very much. Buttered, with tea, is exactly how I eat it.
Very nice!!
Hi Geoff , I remember my mum making malt loaf when I was young, I’m 64 now so almost 60 years ago.
I distinctly remember that it had ‘all bran’ in the recipe. It was also darker too.
I think you could achieve the darker shade with a bit of gravy browning though.
Very good vlog.
Thank you xx
Hi Jackie. I thought about making the malt loaf darker, rather like those proprietary ones you can buy in the shops, but having tasted the result of my bake I decided to leave it just as it was, as it tasted so good.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh yes, I’m sure it tasted lovely but I bet that’s how the ‘shop bought’ ones achieve the dark colour, bit like you do with wedding/Xmas cake. Looked lovely anyway.
Xx
just made this one Geoff.... wow... how close this is to the commercial one. lovely thank you definitely make this again 😊😊😊😊
HI Pete. I am glad you like it. Remember it should get stickier if you keep it longer too. So maybe make two at a time.
Geoff, I had this recipe yesterday, it turned out fabulously! Thank you! Will certainly make it again... very straightforward !
Hi Robin, That's great. I am glad you like the loaf. If it lasts long enough it will get stickier over the next couple of days.
Made this today and I'm so very grateful...its absolutely stunning thanks Geoff :)
Hi Alison, that's good, I am glad it turned out well. It should get stickier too, over the next day or so, if it lasts that long.
I haven't heard of this recipe. Interesting....thanks for sharing 😊
Hi Baking Diva, I just noticed your comment. You are very welcome. It is a very tasty loaf.
Thanks for the interesting video. You can stick with this recipe for a long, long time. Keep the oven hot and keep loafing.
Hi, thanks muchly. I shall be baking more, with the next thing being a Mexican version of Mantecadas, I think. I only discovered them yesterday and am somewhat intrigued.
That looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing this wonderful old-fashioned recipe.
Hi Sally, you are most welcome.
Geoff, please, please could you find a good recipe for a chocolate malt loaf? My daughter used to love the Soreen chocolate malt loaf but you can't buy it anymore 😢 x
HI Caz. I have never had a chocolate version of Soreen. But I will do a bit of searching to see if I can find anything.
@geoffsbakingblog Asda used to sell it a few years ago, but stopped, it was in a purple wrapper I think, and I've not found it since. Thanks for agreeing to research it. If anyone can make a recipe work, it's you!! 👍
Made this yet again today. Substituted the mixed fruit for dates and walnuts, it's even better.
Hi TreCoolResident. I am sure dates must work very well indeed, they are the mainstay of sticky toffee pudding, which I love.
Geoff Cooper I followed the link to you blog. There’s only one problem with it, I want to make it all and I want to make it now! Love it.
@@HedgewitchHoney Hi, I am reliably informed, by a self proclaimed expert, that making everything on my blog is good for you and doesn't add weight. LOL.
This looks so good! would you say it tastes like soreen malt loaf?
HI Dorna. I think it tastes similar, but not exacty the same, as Soreen which is slightly denser and has a slightly different texture.
Great video love and it a thumbs up and bells on
Hi Auntydaren, thanks very much, glad you liked the video.
Ex Baker? So am I. Worked with an atmosphere of flour dust for 30 years. Result: COPD sufferer. Sounds like Geoff might have the same problem?
Notwithstanding that, I don't regret baking. I loved it and still do at home.
@@michaelpackwood639 HI Michael, I am not an ex baker, having baked my first thing in 2014, for something to do. I am an ex smoker though so that may account for what you hear.
@@geoffsbakingblog Hi Geoff
My mistake. I hope I didn't offend. Liked the video and will try the recipe.
@@michaelpackwood639 No problem at all. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Thank you. 👌💕
Hi Mary Mary. You are very welcome.
Loved the video Geoff, can't wait to try baking one myself 👍
Hi Napoleon Solo. Thanks very much. I hope you enjoy the loaf when you try it.
Can't wait to try this one. My husband loves Soreen.
Hi JL Amor, that's great. I hope he enjoys it. It should get stickier if stored in an airtight container, so even better the next day.
Hi Geoff, Is this loaf the same as the Veda that was sold in Ireland? I loved it, it was not a sticky loaf and did not have sultanas in it. I remember when sliced as kids we would squeeze the sides of the centre of bread and make a shape resembling a lady the centre being her waist and the rounded shape of the top of the bread was her head, then the bottom formed the skirt. It was so playable and did not crumble. The reason for all this information is to see if you may be able to re-create this loaf. I live up the gulf of the Eyre peninsula on the fringe of the desert in South Australia. I would certainly like once more to taste this bread, too old to go back to Ireland.
Hi Kathy, I have never seen, or even heard of Veda. However I wondered whether that was similar to Soreen which is the malt loaf (with fruit in) that we can buy in England. So I did a search and the results imply that the two are very similar. So, if that is the case then this sticky malt loaf will have some similarity to Veda. You could try this recipe, without the fruit, and I think you may find it quite close to what you remember.
Hi again Kath, I have done a bit more searching and have found a couple of recipes for Veda, using Bread flour, roasted malt barley flour and nut brown malt flour(now known as crystal flour 150). But only very small amounts of the last two. If I can easily obtain some, I may give this a go.
Would anyone be able to convert this to Imperial measurements. I don't have a clue about metric. Thanks
Fortunately you have conversions at your fingertips! Just search metric to imperial weight conversions, or metric to US Cups, whichever is appropriate for you.
You can convert easily online
What is the best temperature for baking it
Hi Fred, I do mention at 1:57 to preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/325F. For information there is always a link below the video that give the recipe where such details are also included.
love malt loaf
Hi Joe Cool. You're not alone, I love it too.
Hi Geoff, where do I buy malt extract? Where would it be in a supermarket?
Hih Surfer Chick, I could never find it in a supermarket and i just checked all the big UK ones online and they don't stock it. I bought mine on Amazon and still have some left after two years.
Hi again Surfer Chick. I apologise for telling a big lie. I didn't buy it online at all. I bought it in Holland and Barret, and it is cheaper there than online.
Thank you so much for checking it out for me, I really appreciate that. Ok, I will order off Amazon. The malt loaf looks amazing, and I absolutely love your videos, so easy to follow. I bake for our church cafe, so am always looking for new ideas!
HI Surfer Chick, did you see my other reply that says Holland and Barret has it, and it is cheaper than online.
Thanks Geoff, but found some in our local Waitrose. :-)
Would this work without the fruit?
Hi Alison, it should work fine without the fruit.
@@geoffsbakingblog thank you very much for replying :) I'll give it a go tomorrow...great video
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Can molasses be substituted for the black treacle?
Hi Tara, yes you can use molasses instead of black treacle, it will work fine.
Yes