Fruit Loaf

Method

• step 1

  In a mixing bowl mix wheat, saltanas and sugar. Stir in milk, cover and leave to soak for at least 1hr - 2hrs.

• step 2

  Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and mixed spice, stir well. The mixture will be quick thick and sticky.

• step 3

  Transfer mixture to well greased loaf tin.

• step 4

  Place in a moderate oven 150-160C for 1hr - 1hr 15mins. check with skewer to ensure cooked.

• step 5

  (Tip: half way through cooking time, cover with foil to prevent over browning)

• step 6

  Allow to cool for 5mins before turning out of tin and onto a baking tray.

• step 7

  Notes;

• step 8

  This cake is a lovely lower fat alternative to fruit cake. Its wonderful sliced warm with low fat spread/butter.