Brack – Tea Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the dried fruit, sugar and hot tea.
2. 2
   Cover and leave overnight.
3. 3
   Add the egg beat well, then stir in the flour.
4. 4
   Grease a 1-lb loaf tin; line the base with greaseproof paper.
5. 5
   Place the mixture into the tin and bake for about 1 1/2 hours at 160c (fan).
6. 6
   Always use hot tea so the sugar dissolves and the dried fruit swells more easily.
7. 7
   Prep time doesn't include soak time.