Bara Brith

Put the mixed fruit into a bowl. Pour in the strongly brewed tea and mix in the sugar. Stir well to dissolve. Leave overnight or at least 6 hours.               

Once soaked, sift in the flour and the mixed spice. Do not remove the tea mixture. Stir in the beaten egg and blend well.                                                  

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees/gas mark 4. Line a 900g loaf tin with parchment paper. Pour in the mixture evenly.                                                    

Bake for approximately 1 hour so that the cake is risen and cooked through. Leave to cool on a rack and leave for 2 days before eating for the best flavour.

Serve sliced with butter.

For a glazed finish, warm some honey and put over the top whilst the loaf is still warm.

Your loaf will keep for 7 days.