Step 1

This first step needs is to soak the dried fruit, this can be done over two hours to overnight

Step 2

Boil water in the kettle, add a tea bag to 250mls of boiled water in a mug and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bag

Step 3

In a small bowl add the dried fruit, sugar and boiling cup of tea and allow to soak for at least two hours until cold, or even over night

Step 4

Preheat the Oven to 180 C Bake

Step 5

Prepare a loaf tray, mine is 21cm by 11cm, line the base with baking paper and grease or spray the sides and base with cooking spray.

Step 6

In a medium bowl add the self raising flour, pour in the dried fruit mixture.

Step 7

Stir with a large wooden spoon, this is a very thick mixture

Step 8

Spoon this into the prepared loaf tin and spread evenly

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes and check with a knife, it should come out clean with no batter

Step 10

Cook for a further 5 minutes at a time until done

Step 11

Remove from the oven

Step 12

Allow to cool for 20 minutes in the tin, then turn out onto a wire rack to completely cool

Step 13

Slice and serve, warm or cold

Step 14

Store in an airtight container.

Step 15

Enjoy!