Reviews and comments for lincolnshire plum loaf all recipes uk. Old lincolnshire plum bread traditional british recipes. A loaf of bread by james alan mcpherson short story. Some where born here, others have made their home here and. This recipe has been passed down through eight generations of my family. Lincolnshire plum bread my mums easy peasy lemon squeezy. It came to me on my 16th birthday as a gift of heritage and wisdom from my grandmother and i have enjoyed baking this recipe once a week. Fine copy by lincolnshire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each book contains short biographies if people who have made their mark on the history of the county. One of the delights of lincoln is its food culture and that was no different when rachel davis, aka the vagabond baker, visited in august 20. Lincolnshire unfolds over low hills and the sparsely populated, pancakeflat fens where the farmland is strewn with windmills and, more recently, wind turbines. Pickworth is a village and civil parish in the south kesteven district of lincolnshire, england. Antiquarian rare books, vintage books, secondhand books. There is old and new annesley, but it is the old that has come into story, for here with the ruined church is annesley hall, home of mary chaworth.
Although it is called plum bread there are no actual plums in the recipe, the term. Having discovered lincolnshire plum bread, rachel has shared with us her experience and own recipe for making it yourself. May 18, 20 lincolnshire plum bread made as part of our series of recipes around the counties of the uk. Tobonto public libbaby james bain, librarian, canada care of cd cazenove, 26 henrietta street, wc.
Erik larson goodreads author shelved 4 times as adulthistory avg rating 3. Leave to stand in tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool. Antiquarian from lincolnshire old books new arrivals history of berwickupontweed being a concise description of that ancient borough, from its origin down to the present time. Lincolnshire plum bread is a dark, rich loaf of yeastrisen bread intended as a tea bread.
Popular adult history books showing 150 of 336 the devil in the white city. My mums recipe is a treat served buttered with a slice of cheese. Mead, he was elected a fellow of the royal society, and was one among the distinguished number who, about that time, revived the society of antiquaries. Oxford diecast ltd, po box 363, southampton s014 0tj.
This new book plots the history of the citys pubs and breweries. Our famous lincolnshire plum loaf is available to buy throughout the country. Food legends of the united kingdom, lincolnshire plum. I have a plum bread baked for me every year by my godfathers wife to a recipe approx 150 yrs old, i am born and bred in lincolnshire and have never eaten, bought or would buy a plum bread with glace cherries in it. Lincolnshire old books abebooks sleaford, lincolnshire. Please scroll down the list below to find your nearest stockist. Plum bread is a british traditional food, common in the north east of england. A brief moment of googling revealed that some plum bread recipes incorporate yeast and are more like bread than cake. Jan 05, 2017 a loaf of bread by james alan mcpherson, 1972 the magic trick. Soak the mixed fruit in strained tea old lincolnshire plum bread recipe from granny rose hand written mum mixing the mixture the mixture ready in the baking loaf tin homemade plum bread all cooked more batches of plum bread with the original recipe book mum with her batches of plumbread granny rose plumbread or tealoaf recipe. You can find many more delicious baking recipes at tesco real food. New book reveals history of lincoln pubs and the stories. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. Setting up a classic, dramatic redemption scene only to turn the redemption on its head at the last moment dang, jimmy mack can write a good story.
A lincolnshire lass as she proudly described herself gave me this recipe a few months ago. Food legends of the united kingdom, lincolnshire plum bread. Aug, 2005 lincolnshire plum bread is a dark, rich loaf of yeastrisen bread intended as a tea bread. There are not actually any plums in it instead the fruit is raisins, sultanas and or currants, and mixed dried fruit. This moist and fruity loaf with a unique taste all of its own has become popular with people all over the country. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. Although it is called plum bread there are no actual plums in the recipe, the term simply refers to the dried fruit filling. Lincolnshire plum bread my version of vagabond baker. Page 39 the famous bridge at croyland is the greatest curiosity in britain, if not in europe. Richard littledale takes a look at the craft of writing sermons and shows you how to reinvigorate your work.
So why not have a go at my mums lincolnshire plum loaf cake and try it with cheese. Browse and buy a vast selection of lincolnshire books and collectibles on. The tourist information centre, local bookshops and many of the art and craft shops stock a variety of books and booklets on cockermouth and the lake district. A booklet published by jews court and bardney abbey trust design and. Lincolnshire plum bread is traditionally baked for christmas in lincolnshire. It is moist, dense, rich and sweet with lots of fruit. You will find this traditional fruit loaf for sale in many lincolnshire bakeries. It is situated approximately 8 miles km both east from grantham and south from sleaford. Very little has been changed over the years and modens plum bread remains a firm favourite in the county. Roughly 23 books later i came to the hairy bikers food tour of britain and in it was lincolnshire plum bread. Lincolnshire bakers use sultanas and raisins, but this recipe contains the plum itself, a few wellsoftened, roughly sliced prunes. Antiquarian from lincolnshire old books browse recent.
Apr 18, 20 lincolnshire plum bread is a regional speciality that has been enjoyed by the people of this county since time immemorial. Bernard bradbury, late local historian, has published the following. We are full time bookdealers based in lincolnshire in the uk, and pride ourselves on offering a professional and personal service. You can purchase lincolnshire plum bread throughout lincolnshire in small bakeries and at the coop. My mother has kept the most amazing hand written recipe book that dates back over 45 yrs full of old hand written recipes passed down through. Well, its marys whoever mary was but its in my nans old recipe book. Books about woodhall spa, english golf union, pop festivals, farming, enid blyton, eliza joyce, murderess, pishey thompson and sabine baringgould achieved significance. Lincolnshire provided us with many suggestions but in the end the lincolnshire plum bread was the. Appears in 5 books from 18971909 page 1146 society of the middle, the library care of butterworth and co. Bardney abbey, history, archaeology and exhibition. While the original recipe was created to feed field workers. Really, he is absolutely one of americas most underrated authors. Plum bread is a lincolnshire tradition and has been forever, weirdly it. Surrounding the historysteeped county town of lincoln youll find seaside resorts, scenic waterways, serene nature reserves and stonebuilt towns tailormade for english period dramas.
Lincolnshire plum bread an old winteringham recipe sent in by christine hammond 2 lbs mixed dried fruit 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups strong cold tea 4 cups sr flour 2 or 3 eggs soak the mixed dried fruit brown sugar overnight in a basin with the 2 cups of strong cold tea. Place into a large loaf tin and leave to rise for another hour. Lincolnshire old books full time professional bookdealers operating from lincolnshire. She wasnt sure why she had written plumb so we laughed when i said plumb usually referred to lead weight whereas plum was a traditional.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lincolnshire pedigrees, volume 2 arthur staunton larken. Nov 22, 2012 lincolnshire plum bread is traditionally baked for christmas in lincolnshire, although you will see it all year round in bakeries throughout the region. Since that day four generations of the myers family have continued the tradition with the same recipe. Some where born here, others have made their home here and others have unexpected connections with lincolnshire. Sep 03, 20 the loaf would be a prefect festive bake for some cheer around christmas time, maybe as part of a cheese plate to follow in its lincolnshire heritage.
Lincolnshire provided us with many suggestions but in. If you are familiar with plum bread you will know of course that the loaf actually contains no plums. Reviews and comments for lincolnshire plum loaf all. It is a delicious when served warm with butter, or with a slice of cheese, similar to the yorkshire way of serving christmas cake. Their modern bakery is situated in the village of withern, where the family have lived since the mid 19 th century. Buy the history of nettleham, lincolnshire by florence l baker isbn. Im certainly not claiming this recipe to be an authentic lincolnshire plum loaf, this is my version of the one i devoured while i was in lincoln.
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until skewer comes out clean when inserted into centre of the bread. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Lincolnshire plum bread made as part of our series of recipes around the counties of the uk. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The lincolnshire plum loaf was first made by the myers family see below and their original lincolnshire plum loaf is not only a firm favourite with the royal family, it is also served in first class on all british airways long haul flights out of heathrow. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Next day, mix in the 4 cups of selfraising flour and the 2 or 3 beaten eggs. Charles had moved to lincolnshire that year after buying the alford mill and store. This book encourages those who preach regularly but feel that their preaching has become stale. All the kings enemies, norway, iceland and europe, saturday night soldiers. Spoon into prepared tin, smooth surface with a flatbladed knife. In 1901, my great grandfather charles myers baked his very first batch of lincolnshire plum loaves. Appears in 333 books from 17312007 page 100 london in the year 1717, where, on the recommendation of his friend dr.
It seems to have been built under the direction of the abbots, rather to excite admiration and furnish a pretence for granting indulgences and collecting money, than for any real use. We offer a wide and varied stock for all interests and all purses. Alternatively, if there isnt one in your vicinity, dont panic, as we do offer a mail order service. Best known for their famous lincolnshire plum bread, they have won awards for product quality and customer service. Nottinghamshire history arthur mee, the kings england. Our stock of over 7,000 books can be viewed on abe. A loaf of bread by james alan mcpherson short story magic. New book reveals history of lincoln pubs and the stories behind their names. Two books have been published in the series about lincolnshire people and a third is in preparation. Life in a country town during the 1930s and 1940s by betty clark.
Archaeology and the a1073 improvement scheme by andy failes, tom lane. It is of a triangular form, rising from three segments of a circle, and meeting at a point at top. Dust the loaf with sifted icing sugar before serving. Lincolnshire plum loaf this recipe has been passed down through eight generations of my family. Ill help you publish that book youve been working on. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until skewer comes out clean when inserted into centre of the. The lincolnshire plum loaf was first made in 1901 by charles myers in the small market town of alford in lincolnshire. This recipe is from the show the hairy bikers food tour of britain. Also before i forget, have you discovered loaf liners yet. She asked me to share her grans plumb loaf as it was a treasured family recipe. Murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed america hardcover by. Armed forces, the county has no naval ports, personal accounts, serving in the second world war, dunkirk, syria and burma. Lincolnshire plum bread is a delicious treat which can be sliced and served with cheese or eaten on its own. Nov 18, 2016 best known for their famous lincolnshire plum bread, they have won awards for product quality and customer service.
Lincolnshire plum bread is traditionally baked for christmas in lincolnshire, although you will see it all year round in bakeries throughout the region. The loaf would be a prefect festive bake for some cheer around christmas time, maybe as part of a cheese plate to follow in its lincolnshire heritage. Nov 18, 2017 new book reveals history of lincoln pubs and the stories behind their names. Sep 17, 20 one of the delights of lincoln is its food culture and that was no different when rachel davis, aka the vagabond baker, visited in august 20. Lincolnshire plum bread a random recipe as strong as soup. The population of the civil parish including braceby and sapperton was 243 at the 2011 census. Lincolnshire plum bread where in the world is rebecca today. History, gazetteer and directory of lincolnshire, and the city and diocese of lincoln. Oh they are fantastic, you can say bye to trying to line a loaf tin.
Lincolnshire plum bread is a regional speciality that has been enjoyed by the people of this county since time immemorial. Stewart lansley is the author of breadline britain 4. A loaf of bread by james alan mcpherson, 1972 the magic trick. It came to me on my 16th birthday as a gift of heritage and wisdom from my grandmother and i have enjoyed baking this recipe once a week for the past 5 years. Lincolnshire plum bread, lincolnshire more british food legends served today as a breakfast bread, or with tea, this regional speciality probably dates back many centuries, the clue being the use of the word plum to describe the dried fruits used in the product. The name originates from the colloquial term for drying or plumming fruit. Other brands also exist and the loaves retail for about a. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. The lincolnshire historian number ten 1952 lincolnshire local history society on. Granny rose homemade plum bread old lincolnshire recipe. I love them, so easy and you can find them in most supermarkets and they are not expensive either. We use cookies and similar technologies cookies to help give you the best experience on our site and to show you relevant advertising.
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