[1] Yeast used to be used as the raising agent but self-raising flour is specified in modern recipes.

[1] Although currants and sultanas are traditional fruits, others can also be used such as glace cherries, candied ginger, dried apricots, peel or orange zest.

A key feature of tea bread is the lack of fat in the recipe with the consequence of improved keeping qualities.

[1] Similar breads in the British Isles include the Welsh bara brith[2] and the Irish barmbrack.

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