Traditional Fruit Bread (guernsey Gâche)

Traditional fruit bread, known as Guernsey Gâche, is a classic dish from the Channel Islands cuisine. This sweet bread is filled with dried fruits and is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea.

Traditional Fruit Bread (guernsey Gâche)

Ingredients

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 7g active dry yeast
  • 50g sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200ml warm milk
  • 100g raisins
  • 100g currants
  • 50g mixed peel

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the softened butter and warm milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, then place it back in the bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. After the dough has risen, knead in the raisins, currants, and mixed peel until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the fruit bread for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Let the Guernsey Gâche cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
4g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Loaf pan Mixing bowl Baking parchment

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Kitchen towel

Serving suggestions

Serve the Guernsey Gâche sliced and spread with butter or enjoyed on its own with a hot cup of tea.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent treat, try toasting slices of the fruit bread and serving with a dollop of clotted cream.

Cost

$10