English Fruit Teabread

Directions

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 350° 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.
9. 9
   Serves 14.