A really simple recipe it take a little time and preparation but its a very handy recipe to have in your back pocket.
Ingredients:
- 225g / 8oz Self Raising Flour
- 375g packet of Fruit Mix
- 200g cherries
- 300ml / 1/2 pint cold Tea
- 125g / 4oz Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- Teaspoon Mixed Spice
Method:
- Place fruit and tea in bowl and leave to soak overnight.
- Add sugar, egg, flour and mixed spice and mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 900g/2lb loaf tin.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven 170°C/325°F/Gas 3 for approx. one hour or until risen and firm to the touch.
- Cool on a wire tray. When cold wrap in greaseproof paper and keep for two days before cutting (if it lasts that long).
Have a great long weekend