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Making the most of English Raspberries

Raspberry, Lemon & Yogurt Tea loaf Because raspberry and lemon is such a fantastic flavour combination this tea loaf if a real success with our guests - and us.   Shamelessly nabbed from 'Yeo Valley Family Farm, The Great Britisih Farmhouse Cookbook ' by Sarah Mayor, it is a recipe to make over and over and no one will mind. Makes one 1kg loaf 250g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder pinch salt 115g soft butter 225g caster sugar finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon 2 large free-range eggs 100g wholemilk natural yogurt 25g ground almonds 200g fresh raspberries 100g granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling Preheat oven to 180C / Gas 4. Grease & line a 900g loaf tin. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Cream the butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy, then beat in the lemon zest. Beat in one egg at a time. Add a spoonful of flourmix with the second egg. Mix in the flour and yogurt, and finally the almonds. Spoon a th