Irish Tea Brack

Directions

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   1. Put the tea, sugar and dried fruit in a bowl, cover and leave to soak overnight,.
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   2. Preheat the oven to 180 C /350 F / Gas 4 and line a greased 2lb (900g) loaf tin.
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   3. Add the lightly beaten egg to the fruit mixture.
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   4. Sieve the flour and baking soda together and fold into the mixture. Turn into the prepared tin. Place in the oven and bake for 11/2 - 1 3/4 hours.
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   5. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.