Spotted Dog

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven 190 degrees Celsius, gas 5.
2. 2
   Grease a 2 lb loaf tin.
3. 3
   Sift into a large bowl the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda.
4. 4
   Stir in the caster sugar.
5. 5
   Make a well in the centre and add the dried fruit, egg and buttermilk.
6. 6
   Mix lightly and quickly into the flour for a soft dough.
7. 7
   Using floured hands remove dough and knead very briefly.
8. 8
   Press into prepared tin.
9. 9
   Bake 35 to 40 minutes until top is a dark golden and loaf feels firm.
10. 10
    Turn out to cool.