HONEY TEA LOAF

100g mixed dried fruit
70ml warm tea
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg
150g plain flour
1 level tsp baking powder
½ tsp mixed spice

Variation: use Earl Grey tea or other flavours for an added twist.

Jill Burn

1. Grease 1lb/500g loaf tin. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan), Gas Mark 4.
2. Put dried fruit in a bowl, then pour over warm tea and honey. Leave to stand, if time allows.
3. Add beaten egg to fruit mix.
4. Sieve the flour, baking powder and mixed spice into a separate bowl.
5. Add the fruit/egg mix and stir to combine well.
6. Pour mixture into loaf tin.
7. Bake for 20-25 mins in the preheated oven.