English Fruit Teabread

1. 1

   Put the dried fruit and sugar in a bowl.

2. 2

   Pour the tea over; soak overnight.

3. 3

   Grease and base-line a 2-pint loaf tin.

4. 4

   The next day, add the egg, flour, baking powder and mixed spice to the fruit and tea mixture.

5. 5

   Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are evenly combined.

6. 6

   Spoon into the prepared tin; level the surface.

7. 7

   Bake at 350u00b0 for about 1 1/4 hours, or until well risen and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

8. 8

   Serve sliced and spread with butter.

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