BRITISH BAKED GOODS are known to be soothing; there’s a whole afternoon-tea tradition built around them, not to mention a more-recent cult-favorite TV series. But the category strays beyond scones and ...

I feel like I could do with an energy boost this week, and a slice of this malt loaf is perfect. It is a soft, squidgy loaf that works nicely lathered in butter. It ages well over a few days, like a ...