Malt and Apple Loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 oz sultanas
• 2 oz raisins
• 2 oz butter
• 2 oz malt extract
• 1 Granny Smith or other sharp apple, peeled and diced
• 1/4 pt hot black tea (or hot water)
• 10 oz plain or wholemeal flour
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp mixed spices
• 3 ground cloves

Modus operandi:

1. Soak the dried fruit in the hot tea or water for 30 mins, then drain.
2. Melt the butter and malt extract together in a saucepan.
3. Mix the dried ingredients together in a bowl, then add the butter and malt mixture and the dried fruit.
4. Mix together and turn into a greased and lined 1 lb loaf tin. Bake for 1 1/2 hours in a moderate oven Gas Mark 4.