Grandmas Bun Loaf

This recipe was a firm family favourite when I was growing up. Every Sunday we would visit my Grandparents house and every Sunday my Grandma baked a fresh bun loaf. When we arrived it would be waiting in the middle of the kitchen table, still warm, already sliced, buttered and with freshly brewed pot of tea waiting to be poured.

You will need:
400g dried mixed fruit and peel
300ml freshly brewed black tea
250g self-raising flour
100g light brown sugar
100g dark brown sugar
1 tsp mixed spice
2 eggs, beaten

Method:
1. Add the mixed fruit to a bowl, pour over the hot tea, cover and allow to soak overnight.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 170°c and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
3. Add the flour, sugar and mixed spice to a bowl and stir.
4. Form a well in the flour mixture, pour in the eggs and stir.
5. Add the mixed fruit, and any remaining liquid, to the flour and egg mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
6. Spoon the mixture into the lined loaf tin and bake for about an hour or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Notes:
Serve it sliced and buttered alongside your favourite hot drink.