Old Recipes - Easy Loaf

(original recipe below)

4 oz raisins or sultanas

4 oz currants

Soaked in 1 cup strong black tea overnight

8 oz self raising flour (2 cups)

3 oz brown sugar (1/2 cup)

2 teaspoons mixed spice

Method:

Place dry ingredients in a bowl.

Lightly beat 1 egg with 2 tablespoons marmalade.

Add to dry ingredients also soaked fruits.

Mix well, put in a greased lined loaf tin.

Bake at 350ºF for at least 1 hour approx. Test with a skewer.